North Ireland, Territory of the United Kingdom, where the British Crown is most disputed, it takes tuesday Charles IIInew king. The monarchy embodied so far II. Isabella It became a symbol of devotion for Protestant unionists and oppression for Catholic nationalists.. 30 years of scars It will take time for the sectarian conflict between the two communities, which has cost 3,500 lives, to close. The peace achieved by the Good Friday Agreements of 1998 is still uncertain. Unionists affiliated with the British monarchy fear the era that has begun with this new reign. An added concern with Brexit is the progress of nationalists in the polls and the republican project for the island’s future reunification.
Accompanied by Camila Charles III He will meet the political leaders of the five major Northern Ireland parties at Hillsborough Castle, the royal residence on the outskirts of Belfast. before receiving a message of condolence at the House of Stormont. Irish President Michael Higgins, Prime Minister (Taoiseach) Michéal Martin and Irish Foreign Minister Simón Coveney are expected to attend a religious service at Santa Ana Cathedral in the afternoon. British Prime Minister Liz Truss will also be present.
The “evolution” of Sinn Féin
Michelle O’Neill, Vice President of Sinn Féin and Prime Minister of Northern Ireland, confirmed its presence. At the reception with the new monarch. This won’t be their first date. He recalled and talked about these days when they met in County Cork in the Republic of Ireland in 2018. “Evolution of Relationships” between their own countries. In this evolution, from Sinn Féin’s point of view, a Referendum in the next decade In the north and south of Ireland, reuniting the island under the seal of the republic and ending British rule 100 years later.
Representatives of Sinn Féin, the party’s former political arm O’Neill, who signed the book of condolences at Town Hall on Friday, said the IRA did not attend Sunday’s Declaration of the new king, an event “for those whose political loyalty is to the British Crown”. Belfast and the royal couple called for respect during today’s visit. In the nationalist society, hatred of the sovereign figure and what it represents has turned into indifference. and in some cases even a certain sense of sympathy.
anxiety and helplessness
Unionists and loyalists want to keep the area under British control, living constantly on the defensive and feeling misunderstood by the authorities in London. The Queen’s disappearance heightens her anxiety, desperation and tension about the future of a community of which the Crown is a part of her identity, culture and faith.