would know their opinions on this question. From that point of view it seems to me that a protest of some kind ought to be made by this House. It is a matter of small concern to me whether the future ruler of the nation be the genuine article or a spurious imitation. Now, Sir, this proposal has been made because a child has been born in the Royal Family. We have a right to ask what particular blessing the Royal Family has conferred upon the nation that we should be asked to take part in the proceedings today. We have just heard it said that Her Majesty has ruled for over half a century. I would correct that, Sir, by saying that Her Majesty has reigned, but has not ruled. I remember in reading the proceedings in connection with the Jubilee that the other point made was that during the 50 years of Her Majesty’s reign the Queen has not interfered in the affairs of the nation. That may be reigning, but it certainly is not ruling. Then there is the Prince of Wales. What special advantage has His Royal Highness conferred upon the nation ? James Keir Hardie, « Speech on a Motion for an Address to T.R.H. the Duke and Duchess of York, 28 June 1894 », Hansard Parliamentary Debates. 2-Preliminary work Look What type of document is this ? Ask What would you like to know about it ? Conclude What have you learnt from the document about late Victorian political life ? Expand What else would you like to find out ? Where would you look for information ?
would know their opinions on this question. From that point of view it seems to me that a protest of some kind ought to be made by this House. It is a matter of small concern to me whether the future ruler of the nation be the genuine article or a spurious imitation. Now, Sir, this proposal has been made because a child has been born in the Royal Family. We have a right to ask what particular blessing the Royal Family has conferred upon the nation that we should be asked to take part in the proceedings today. We have just heard it said that Her Majesty has ruled for over half a century. I would correct that, Sir, by saying that Her Majesty has reigned, but has not ruled. I remember in reading the proceedings in connection with the Jubilee that the other point made was that during the 50 years of Her Majesty’s reign the Queen has not interfered in the affairs of the nation. That may be reigning, but it certainly is not ruling. Then there is the Prince of Wales. What special advantage has His Royal Highness conferred upon the nation ? James Keir Hardie, « Speech on a Motion for an Address to T.R.H. the Duke and Duchess of York, 28 June 1894 », Hansard Parliamentary Debates. 2-Preliminary work Look What type of document is this ? Ask What would you like to know about it ? Conclude What have you learnt from the document about late Victorian political life ? Expand What else would you like to find out ? Where would you look for information ?
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