Chapter
The Future of Northern Ireland and the Monarchy
16:10 - 26:13 (10:03)
The Good Friday Agreement allows for a vote for Northern Ireland to leave the UK, but it remains to be seen whether the monarchy could prevent this. While the loss of Northern Ireland may not be a huge emotional blow to the monarchy or a major economic loss to the UK, there are long-standing independence movements in Northern Ireland and Scotland.
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This episode discusses the creation of Northern Ireland in 1921 as a way to protect the Protestant majority and the long-standing independence movements in both Northern Ireland and Scotland.
16:10 - 19:14 (03:04)
Summary
This episode discusses the creation of Northern Ireland in 1921 as a way to protect the Protestant majority and the long-standing independence movements in both Northern Ireland and Scotland. The region has a history of simmering violence between the Catholic and Protestant communities.
ChapterThe Future of Northern Ireland and the Monarchy
EpisodeCan the U.K. Remain United Without the Queen?
PodcastThe Daily
A challenge faced regarding whether the politics have moved on beyond what any monarch can do to stop the forces that would lead away from the UK and towards unification with the Republic of Ireland.
19:14 - 24:04 (04:49)
Summary
A challenge faced regarding whether the politics have moved on beyond what any monarch can do to stop the forces that would lead away from the UK and towards unification with the Republic of Ireland. The North is not that big a loss economically for the UK, and it would not be an enormous emotional blow for the monarchy, but there's still a long way to go.
ChapterThe Future of Northern Ireland and the Monarchy
EpisodeCan the U.K. Remain United Without the Queen?
PodcastThe Daily
With the death of Queen Elizabeth, the pro-independence movement in Scotland has gained momentum, becoming a hot issue once again.
24:04 - 26:13 (02:08)
Summary
With the death of Queen Elizabeth, the pro-independence movement in Scotland has gained momentum, becoming a hot issue once again. Many people are emotional about it and might vote to leave the Union.