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People over at OurKingdom are debating about the fate of the UK. Some are suggesting an Anglo-Celtic bloc within the European Union (should the UK join), and refer to this possibility as a “decentralised Albion, with a Council of the Isles”.

Others are speaking up saying, “For England, a “confederated” United Kingdom would be nothing but gain. The obsession among Westminster politicians with keeping the union is archaic … An autonomous Scotland, a country as big as Denmark, should liberate the English parliament to enjoy a politics freed of the alien encumbrance of Scottish seats … It should also liberate England to consider its localism, its neglected Anglo-Saxon history and culture, without having to “take into account” the Scottish (or Irish or Welsh) ingredients of that curious vacuity, Britishness.”

Take a look around OurKingdom or start a debate in the British American Group

These are the beautiful, classically designed and highly technological pieces of art work that are official royal websites. This list is of course found at MandysRoyalty.org/Links.html along with other interesting royal sites.

Britain
http://www.royal.gov.uk

Norway
http://www.kongehuset.no

Denmark
http://www.kongehuset.dk/english/

Jordan
http://www.kingabdullah.jo/

Sweden
http://www.royalcourt.se

Holland
http://www.koninklijkhuis.nl/english

Monaco
http://www.palais.mc

Belgium
http://www.monarchie.be/en/

Other:

House of Hohenzollern
http://www.preussen.de/en/heute.html

The Romanovs
http://www.imperialhouse.ru/eng/index.html

Ex-King Constantine of the Hellenes
http://www.formerkingofgreece.org/

Mandy Votes for the Best Sites

Most Famous: British Monarchy

Most Elegant: Danish Monarchy

Easiest Navigation: Swedish Monarchy

Most Unique: The Imperial Romanov website (and of Grand Duchess Marie Vladimirovna)

Thanks to my latest guest commentators from the International Listings blog, I have discovered the website of the Serbian royals. I’ve listed it in the “Sources” links. Oh, and if you have some time, visit August Annotations for the latest. The guest commentary from Andy Hagans and Brian Thibault is brilliant.

HSH Prince Albert of Monaco’s official website has had a major overhaul. Due to the interest in the principality and the technology of this day and age, it was only a matter of time before the site was given a makeover. It’s been unveiled to the sound of applause. I absolutely love it!

Monaco’s Princely family now has an official website on par with the royal families of Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and of course, our very own British Royal Family. Click here for the official site Palais de S.A.S. le Prince de Monaco.

Here is the timeline for Marie Cavallier and Prince Joachim’s forthcoming wedding:

http://www.hellomagazine.com/specials/joachimandmarie/index.html

Royal watchers everywhere are dizzy with excitement over two royal weddings within a week of each other! As always, *these* particular royal watchers will keep us all abreast of the upcoming nuptials, so stay tuned!

Today in history: Denmark invaded by Germany (April 9th, 1940)

Mark Steyn talks about multiculturalism in Britain, and the world in general. A very interesting discussion. Please view and leave your comments here.

Mark Steyn on Multiculturalism

From Hellomagazine.com

Auction bidders will have a chance to take home a piece of royal history next week when personal belongings of Italy’s last queen go under the hammer in London. Items, which include jewellery, paintings and furniture once owned by the late Queen Marie Jose, are being sold by her daughter Princess Maria Gabriella of Savoy. The princess will use the profits from the sale to pay a tax bill and maintain the family home in Geneva.