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Strength of the Union following the Coronation

Wednesday 24 May 2023 · 3 questions

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • The coronation united people across Wales and the United Kingdom in celebration of the monarchy.
  • His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales emphasized the importance of service and volunteering during the coronation.
  • The Minister confirmed that celebrations in all four regions of the United Kingdom-Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and England-were successful in cementing the Union.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Robbie Moore Con Keighley and Ilkley
Wales Democracy & Elections
Context

The question follows the recent coronation event, which was a significant national celebration.

Question

What recent assessment has he made of the strength of the Union following the Coronation?

Answer from David Davies

The coronation saw people in Wales and throughout the United Kingdom come together to celebrate the monarchy. It was a wonderful occasion, which united our public and demonstrated just how strong our Union is.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Did not provide any specific assessment or evaluation of the strength of the union following the coronation; instead provided general sentiment.

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Q2 Robbie Moore Con Keighley and Ilkley
Community Security Religion & Faith
Context

The question refers to community events held during the coronation weekend, particularly in Keighley and Ilkely.

Question

Over the coronation weekend I had the pleasure of attending a fantastic coronation church service at Haworth parish church and listening to our brilliant “Yorkshire Harpist”, Fiona Katie Widdop, as well as joining in many of the community events that undoubtedly brought the whole United Kingdom together. I know that my right hon. Friend attended similar events in Wales. What does he see as the legacy of the coronation and that fantastic weekend of community spirit?

Answer from David Davies

I thought it notable that His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales spoke of the importance of service and of volunteering being at the heart of the coronation, and encouraged us all to take part in some voluntary work. I was pleased to join the residents of Llanhennock village in my constituency for an afternoon of litter picking on the day after the coronation, which I thought was almost as great an honour as attending the coronation itself.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Did not provide a specific legacy or impact from the community events but discussed personal experiences and general sentiment.

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Q3 Jim Shannon DUP Strangford
Northern Ireland Scotland Wales
Context

The question reflects on the success and unity felt during the coronation celebrations in various regions, emphasizing how they demonstrate why royalty is important.

Question

The celebrations for the coronation in Wales were exceptional, and the celebrations for the coronation in Northern Ireland were equally successful. Does the Minister agree that when it comes to cementing the Union, the fact that all four regions—Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and England—can be one country is an indication of why royalty is so important to this whole great United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland? Always better together.

Answer from David Davies

To that wonderful question, I can only reply “Yes.”

Not addressed: Did not provide any substantive discussion or explanation regarding the importance of royalty in cementing the union; simply agreed without detail.

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