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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 too
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| Contributor | Homegrown Democrat |
| Last Edited | Homegrown Democrat Mar 09, 2013 07:11pm |
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| Category | News |
| Author | SIMON WALTERS |
| Media | Newspaper - Daily Mail |
| News Date | Saturday, March 9, 2013 11:00:00 PM UTC0:0 |
| Description | 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. |
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