[Goetz_von_Berlichingen]

If history is any guide, it always the most decent rulers who are deposed. In France, Louis XVI was, by any set of metrics, superior to Louis XIII through XV, yet it was he who had his head cut off. Charles I attempted to introduce religious tolerance in Great Britain and also lost his head. George III, surely the most moral member of the deplorable house of Hannover, lost America. Pedro II of Brazil was deposed (partially with the help of American business interests) because of his abolition of slavery. The idealistic and tolerant Karl I was chased out of Vienna by the Communists.

While the Prince of Wales may be no saint in his personal life, his concern for the good of his future subjects is in the best traditions of monarchy. And for this reason, he stands a good chance of being the last reigning Windsor.

[Jakarta ex-pat]

Although I have never said this before, I would like to state that I have the greatest respect for your imput.

Keep smiling,

Philip.

[Desdemona]

While the Prince of Wales may be no saint in his personal life, his concern for the good of his future subjects is in the best traditions of monarchy.

Bump.

[Frumious Bandersnatch]

I wouldn't exactly call Charles I decent. The reason he was overthrown was for his corruption and his consipiring with France to overthrow Parliament.