The monarchy: a weapon of the ruling class

Marxist Voice

With the coronation of Charles III around the corner, many workers and youth are responding with apathy and revulsion at this royal circus. But is the British monarchy just a feudal relic, or does it play a more important role for the ruling class? In this episode of Marxist Voice, Jack Tye Wilson discusses the real role that the monarchy plays, as a reserve weapon that can and will be deployed to defend capitalism against the growing class struggle. 📚 Leon Trotsky discusses the role of the monarchy in his Writings on Britain - a treasure trove for Marxists. Get your copy from Wellred Books: https://wellredbooks.co.uk/product/trotskys-writings-on-britain/ 🌐 Check out Socialist Appeal's website for theory, news, and analysis: https://socialist.net/ ✊ Join the fight for revolution with the International Marxist Tendency: https://www.socialist.net/join 📰 Subscribe to the Socialist Appeal newspaper: https://www.socialist.net/subscribe 💸 Support the fight for socialism by making a donation: https://www.socialist.net/donate