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Prime Minister and Defence Sec. draw controversy by attending Trooping the Colour parade
October 5724

Fort William, Luthori – Prime Minister Jay Parkford and Defence Secretary Jaxon Howfart have participated in the annual Trooping the Colour military parade in Fort William, which celebrates the Emperor’s official birthday. While involvement from the imperial family is usual, the presence of the Prime Minister or any other Cabinet ministers has been unheard of throughout history. Both officials participated in a limited capacity, saluting the troops, while the bulk of the ceremony was conducted by the imperial family.

Both officials were also absent from the traditional balcony appearance following the parade. 

The Prime Minister addressed his and the Defence Secretary’s presence at the traditional birthday parade: “...we’ve been present to this wonderful celebration of His Imperial Majesty’s anniversary to reaffirm the ancestral ties that exist between Crown, Parliament and the Army...the former giving their legitimacy to the two others...”

This “rabid nationalism” of the Prime Minister, as observed by the Weekly Telegraph has concerned some Luthorian opposition officials, who have called the attendance of the Prime Minister at the Trooping the Colour, a “national disgrace” (Ted Law, Shadow Health Secretary), adding to the criticism, the Prime Minister’s post-event declaration also raised some eyebrows on Mr. Parkford’s commitment to the separation of powers in Luthorian politics.

“...The Prime Minister has breached a very delicate line, the civilian government, the military and the Crown are supposed to remain separate, now the Prime Minister, one year into his term is seemingly trying to rewrite the definition of Luthorian democracy...” said Times’ editorialist, Jennifer Gates in a column attacking the Prime Minister for his presence at the event. 

During the ceremony in itself, the Prime Minister, while in attendance, wearing a morning suit, mostly performed little in the actual ceremony, with merely a small moment being added where the Prime Minister, in a car would salute the troops alongside the Defence Secretary. But the Prime Minister’s mere presence was unusual and controversial enough to draw attention from the wider public. 

This act merely adds upon the Prime Minister’s already detailed list of nationalist speeches and actions, which drew increased scrutiny over the years and with his rise within the Tory Party.