It was a missed opportunity. He was a royal but he didn't expect to be king, so he was also a commoner. He could have given a new thrust to the monarchy.
This emergency debate is based on political rivalry. They're playing power politics with the emergency.
People are tired of strikes and disruptions. There is a sense of fatigue.
Morally and constitutionally, the king is getting weaker.
The king's move meets one important aspect - the end of autocratic rule. Why are the parties not accepting? I think they are a bit scared of the crowd because they are not in direct communication with the crowd.
This movement has taken on an anti-monarchy dimension. That's a new component of the whole thing.
There is likely to be a sharp polarization on whether to retain a ceremonial monarchy or retain the monarchy at all.
There is increasing defiance, there are more and more people coming to participate.
You will have a fully empowered government with a sense of direction and purpose.
Emotions are building up and more and more people are coming out and openly opposing the king.
