Prince Charles is said to have thought the government’s plan to send people to Rwanda was “appalling.”
The heir to the throne is said to have criticised Boris Johnson’s contentious migrant policy during a private conversation.
According to comments leaked to The New York Times, Charles despises the government’s “direction of travel.”
Because he is due to lead a conference in Rwanda later this month, he is said to be angered by the Rwanda policy’s timing.
The Prince of Wales will represent the Queen at the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting in Kigali.
‘He claimed he was more than disappointed by the decision,’ an anonymous source close to Charles told the publication.
‘He said he thinks the government’s whole approach is appalling. It was clear he was not impressed with the government’s direction of travel.’
The comments were not refuted or confirmed by Clarence House, and it is unclear how the comments were communicated to The Times.
A spokesman added, “We would not comment on reported anonymous private conversations with the Prince of Wales, except to reaffirm that he remains politically neutral.” The government makes policy decisions.’
It wouldn’t be the first time Charles has revealed his political opinions, but he has appeared far more unbiased in recent years.
Senior royals, especially the queen, are required to keep their views on government actions to themselves, which she has always done.
Following a small boat incident in the Channel, a party of persons presumed to be migrants is brought in to Dover, Kent, onto a Border Force vessel. The film will be released on Tuesday, June 7, 2022. PA Photo. Over 10,000 migrants are likely to arrive in the UK this year after crossing the English Channel in tiny boats.
Republicans have long warned that Charles’ political activity and willingness to share his opinions will challenge the delicate balance between hereditary monarchy and democratic democracy.
Migrants who enter the UK unlawfully face deportation to a central African country over 4,000 kilometers under a scheme backed by the home secretary.
A preliminary court move to prevent the first scheduled flight from departing on Tuesday proved unsuccessful.
Another is expected to be filed in the coming days, and the administration has previously warned that the policy will almost certainly be challenged in court.
‘People will try to stop their transfer through legal challenges and last-minute claims, but we will not be deterred in our efforts to end the terrible people smuggling trade and save lives,’ Priti Patel said in response to the verdict.
‘Rwanda is a safe country that has already been recognized for offering a safe haven for refugees – we will continue to prepare for the first flight to Rwanda, as well as a variety of other steps aimed at reducing small boat crossings,’ said the statement.
