Prince Charles assured that the Government’s priority will be “strengthening the economy and helping to alleviate the cost of living”, being criticized for the place where he gave his words.
During this day, Prince Charles, heir to the British crown, stood in for Queen Elizabeth II for the first time at the formal State Opening of Parliamentwhere he referred to the current cost of living crisis in the nation, a fact that causes multiple protests.
It was thus that Carlos read the program of the British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, which brings together 38 points, including measures to deal with the increase in inflation due to the rise in energy prices, as well as promoting economic growth to reduce social inequality.
In the words of the Prince of Wales, The Government’s priority will be “strengthening the economy and helping to alleviate the cost of living”.
“His Majesty’s Government it will increase opportunities in all parts of the country and support more people to work”, added later.
Nevertheless, his speech was not applauded on social networks. In fact, many highlighted how the prince spoke regarding social issues while sitting on a golden throne.
Specifically, the speech was held in the House of Lords, characterized by his distinguished golden throne in the center of the room that the monarch usually uses.
Likewise, and in the absence of Isabel, the place also arrived the imperial crown in his own car, placed on a red cushion as a symbol of the important relationship between monarchy and parliament. Said jewel has, in its cheapest materials, velvet and ermine fur.
In addition, it is made up of different precious stones, the most expensive being seven sapphires, which according to The country, Those parts alone would cost $2,142,000.that is, more than one thousand eight hundred million pesos.
“England is hilarious. Imagine that every year Scrooge Mcduck (Known in Spanish as Rico McPato or Tío Rico) give you a speech regarding ‘these difficult times we are all living in’ while sitting on a chair made of stacked gold coins”wrote a user regarding it.
britain is hilarious. imagine every year letting scrooge mcduck give you a speech regarding “these hard times we are all living in” as he sits on a chair made of stacked up gold coins
— at the place (@ynwatp) May 10, 2022
“So, Prince Charles, as rich as you are, you are sitting on a golden throne next to a crown full of diamonds, talking regarding how politicians are going to improve the country. What a joke. If you think the government or the royal family care regarding us, you’re crazy.”pointed out a more critical netizen.
So Prince Charles rich as you like sitting on a golden throne next to a crown filled with diamonds talking regarding how politicians are going to level up the UK
What a joke
If you think the government or the royal family care regarding us then your mental— David Dutton (@DuttonStar) May 10, 2022
“Call me a bitter cynic, but images of a man on a golden throne sitting next to a jewel-encrusted crown, who has his own car, seem quite irritating in a country where 1 in 7 adults cannot afford to eat”another user stated.
Call me a bitter old cynic, but pictures of a man on a golden throne with a jewel encrusted hat which has its own car do seem rather galling in a country where 1 in 7 adults can’t afford to eat. #AbolishTheMonarchy pic.twitter.com/oFJJC3i6ZP
— Matt (@Matt_Mark2) May 10, 2022
“A golden throne for the rich versus a broken throne for the permanently poor”They also criticized.
A golden throne for the filthy rich vs. A broken throne for the permanently poor. pic.twitter.com/C52US9nRUa
– Marsh4LL (@ Marsh4LL1) May 10, 2022