I am sitting on my balcony in The Hague, sipping Americanos and watching King Charles III’s coronation, pondering its implications for the monarchy, the United Kingdom, and the Commonwealth. The last televised coronation in colour was in 1953, when Queen Elizabeth II assumed the role of monarch and head of the Commonwealth. Charles has awaited…… Continue reading “The king is dead; long live the king!”
Tag: Society
Have a Very Merry Muslim Christmas
I have returned to the UK for a few days, and the experience has been intriguing. Each time I visit the UK, it feels like a completely different country compared to the Netherlands, where I now reside. The Dutch are predominantly Christian, with one in six having some form of ethnic heritage. In the Netherlands,…… Continue reading Have a Very Merry Muslim Christmas
Rishi Sunak anointed as Prime Minister
After a brief period of party political manoeuvring, Rishi Sunak has been announced as the leader of the Conservative Party, which will make him the prime minister of the country. This came after former Prime Minister Liz Truss had to step down after 44 days in power. Sunak will be the third prime minister in…… Continue reading Rishi Sunak anointed as Prime Minister
Ruminations-is out now
The publisher asked me to offer further details about my upcoming book, which will be released later in 2022. The book’s overview is as follows, but I will also use this chance to share my answers to the author’s marketing in order to highlight a little more about what the book is about; Ruminations comprises social…… Continue reading Ruminations-is out now