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[h=1] Monarch makes historic pledge on discrimination and hints that if Kate DOES have a girl, that means equal rights to the throne too
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The Queen will tomorrow back an historic pledge to promote gay rights and gender equality in one of the most controversial acts of her reign.
In a live television broadcast, she will sign a new charter designed to stamp out discrimination against homosexual people and promote the empowerment of women a key part of a new drive to boost human rights and living standards across the Commonwealth.
In her first public appearance since she had hospital treatment for a stomach bug, the Queen will sign the new Commonwealth Charter and make a speech explaining her passionate commitment to it.
Insiders say her decision to highlight the event is a watershed moment the first time she has clearly signalled her support for gay rights in her 61-year reign.
The charter, dubbed a 21st Century Commonwealth Magna Carta declares: We are implacably opposed to all forms of discrimination, whether rooted in gender, race, colour, creed, political belief or other grounds.
The other grounds is intended to refer to sexuality but specific reference to gays and lesbians was omitted in deference to Commonwealth countries with draconian anti-gay laws.
Sources close to the Royal Household said she is aware of the implications of the charters implicit support of gay rights and commitment to gender equality.
In her speech, the Queen is expected to stress that the rights must include everyone - and this is seen as an implicit nod to the agenda of inclusivity, usually championed by the Left.
A diplomatic source added: The impact of this statement on gay and womens rights should not be underestimated. Nothing this progressive has ever been approved by the United Nations. And it is most unusual for the Queen to request to sign documents in public, never mind call the cameras in.
Insiders say her backing for full gender equality and womens empowerment using language until recently considered the preserve of Left-wing activists is equally significant.
A Buckingham Palace spokesman said: In this charter, the Queen is endorsing a decision taken by the Commonwealth. But he added: The Queen does not take a personal view on these issues. The Queens position is apolitical, as it is on all matters of this sort.
Read more: Queen fights for gay rights: Monarch makes historic pledge on discrimination and hints that if Kate DOES have a girl that means equal rights to the throne | Mail Online
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- First time Her Majesty has signalled support for gay rights in 61-year reign
- Also promotes 'empowerment' of women in drive to boost human rights
- Insiders say her decision to highlight the event is a 'watershed' moment
The Queen will tomorrow back an historic pledge to promote gay rights and gender equality in one of the most controversial acts of her reign.
In a live television broadcast, she will sign a new charter designed to stamp out discrimination against homosexual people and promote the empowerment of women a key part of a new drive to boost human rights and living standards across the Commonwealth.
In her first public appearance since she had hospital treatment for a stomach bug, the Queen will sign the new Commonwealth Charter and make a speech explaining her passionate commitment to it.
Insiders say her decision to highlight the event is a watershed moment the first time she has clearly signalled her support for gay rights in her 61-year reign.
The charter, dubbed a 21st Century Commonwealth Magna Carta declares: We are implacably opposed to all forms of discrimination, whether rooted in gender, race, colour, creed, political belief or other grounds.
The other grounds is intended to refer to sexuality but specific reference to gays and lesbians was omitted in deference to Commonwealth countries with draconian anti-gay laws.
Sources close to the Royal Household said she is aware of the implications of the charters implicit support of gay rights and commitment to gender equality.
In her speech, the Queen is expected to stress that the rights must include everyone - and this is seen as an implicit nod to the agenda of inclusivity, usually championed by the Left.
A diplomatic source added: The impact of this statement on gay and womens rights should not be underestimated. Nothing this progressive has ever been approved by the United Nations. And it is most unusual for the Queen to request to sign documents in public, never mind call the cameras in.
Insiders say her backing for full gender equality and womens empowerment using language until recently considered the preserve of Left-wing activists is equally significant.
A Buckingham Palace spokesman said: In this charter, the Queen is endorsing a decision taken by the Commonwealth. But he added: The Queen does not take a personal view on these issues. The Queens position is apolitical, as it is on all matters of this sort.
Read more: Queen fights for gay rights: Monarch makes historic pledge on discrimination and hints that if Kate DOES have a girl that means equal rights to the throne | Mail Online