Royal family are 'more politically active' says Paul Embery

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The Royal Family came under fire after their appearances at the Cop26 summit with some political commentators arguing the institution should stay out of political issues, including climate change. GB News presenter Nigel Farage agreed the Royals should not pick a side on green issues with political commentator Paul Embery suggesting the institution has been become “more politically active” over the years. Mr Embery believes royals who want to be political should stand down and debate in the House of Commons.

Speaking on GB News, Mr Embery reflected on the Royal Family and their move to be greener and environmentally conscious.

The panel looked at the Royals at the Cop26 summit. The Queen, Prince Charles and Prince William have made a big impact at the event.

However, not everyone welcomed the venture into big global issues. Columnist Peter Hitchens writing he could no longer support the Royal Family if they commented on political issues.

Mr Embery appeared to side with Mr Hitchens, telling GB News: “What strikes me in more recent years, that [the Royal Family] has become more and more politically active.

“So if you are a monarchist and especially if you disagree with some of the views they’ve been arguing, I think you’re right to feel uneasy about it.

“My view is quite simple, if they want to get involved in politics, if they want to have activist views.

“Relinquish their role, stand for election and argue your point of view in the House of Commons like everybody else.”

Former Northern Ireland First Minister Arlene Foster was also on the panel but disagreed the Royal Family was stepping into the world of politics.

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She explained: “The environment has long been something all of the members of the Royal Family have felt very strongly about.

“Prince Philip spent his life advocating around sustainability and environmental and he passed that on to his son and obviously he has passed it on to his son.”

Ms Foster added the Royal Family likely believed environmental issues were not strongly political and have a right to comment on it due to their history of advocacy.

The Royal Family has come out in force at the Cop26 summit, with the Queen delivering a virtual message to attendees after being unable to attend on medical advice.

The Queen delivered a touching tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh during her speech with a photo of him in the background, while noting how his environmental work has inspired members of her family.

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Prince Charles also delivered a speech at the summit during which he said “time has run out” to address climate issues.

The future king has also been mingling with world leaders. US President Joe Biden gushed over Prince Charles’ climate work.

Prince William and Kate also led the Earthshot Prize a few days prior to Cop26 kicking off. It gives financial awards to environment ventures.

In his Daily Mail column, Mr Hitchens was unconvinced the Royal Family should be involved in green issues.

He wrote: “The whole point of the Crown is that it does not take sides in politics. Yet in the past few days, three generations of Royals have given their support to one of the most contentious causes in human history.”

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