Mockery of democracy

PROTOCOL dictates that an elected head of government must bow or curtsy to our unelected head of state (Letters).

The same respect must be given to all royals, irrespective of pecking order. When William and Kate greeted the Prime Minister at the Passchendaele commemorations, Mrs May had to simultaneously clasp the Prince’s hand and curtsy.

The privileged Cambridges looked down at the elected leader in the degrading position of bent knees with one foot behind the other.

To take their seat in Westminster, every MP must swear an oath of allegiance to the Queen. Overwhelming public support shown in a general election counts for nothing, which makes a mockery of democracy. That’s why I’d rather be a citizen than a subject. JAMeS HAMiLTON,

Bracknell, Berks.