Monarchy Matters

2012 sees the Diamond Jubilee, the 60th anniversary celebration of the Queen’s accession. Elizabeth II is now an institution in herself – widely respected, and held in great affection. But what about the monarchy itself? In this robust defense of the institution, Peter Whittle explores its current state of health.

He describes its unique ability to act as a binding force in an increasingly fragmented society. He explores the extent of public support for the institution and describes the ongoing benefits of a monarch as an impartial, non-political Head of State, at a time when the institution has been buffeted by a cultural onslaught from the left on one side and the impatience of free-marketeers on the other. He looks at the future of a throne occupied by Charles III or a William V, makes some suggestions as to how the upcoming Diamond Jubilee might be celebrated – and why it offers a great opportunity for an increasingly atomized society to come together.

Peter was on BBC Radio 4's Start the Week discussing Monarchy Matters, and made further appearances on BBC 2's Daily Politics, Fox News, BBC Global and French, Barzilian and Japanese television. The book received a four-star review in the Mail on Sunday. 2012 sees the Diamond Jubilee, the 60th anniversary celebration of the Queen’s accession. Elizabeth II is now an institution in herself – widely respected, and held in great affection. But what about the monarchy itself? In this robust defense of the institution, Peter Whittle explores its current state of health.

He describes its unique ability to act as a binding force in an increasingly fragmented society. He explores the extent of public support for the institution and describes the ongoing benefits of a monarch as an impartial, non-political Head of State, at a time when the institution has been buffeted by a cultural onslaught from the left on one side and the impatience of free-marketeers on the other. He looks at the future of a throne occupied by Charles III or a William V, makes some suggestions as to how the upcoming Diamond Jubilee might be celebrated – and why it offers a great opportunity for an increasingly atomized society to come together.

Peter was on BBC Radio 4's Start the Week discussing Monarchy Matters, and made further appearances on BBC 2's Daily Politics, Fox News, BBC Global and French, Barzilian and Japanese television. The book received a four-star review in the Mail on Sunday.

Monarchy Matters is available on Amazon.