The Black Spider Memos

The British Government has at
last published the 'Black Spider'
memos (so called due to the
margin notes and underlining the
Prince adds in black ink). To the
disappointment of republicans
and conspiracy theorists the
memos did not include;
demands, threats, plans for one
world government, partisan
attacks, gibberish, or political
sensitive issues. What the memos
did reveal is the Prince's concern for issues not likely to be on the
government's radar. In short they show Prince Charles
making appropriate use of The Right to Encourage & The
Right to Warn. Others have already done a good job of
outlining the importance of these letters so I will (try) not re-tread here. Instead, here are the direct links to each piece of
correspondence.

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Correspondence with the Prime Minister

Correspondence with the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport

Correspondence with the Secretary of State for Education

Correspondence with the Minister for Environment

Correspondence with the Secretary of State for Health

Correspondence with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Office

Correspondence with the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry

The Prince has every right to make his views known. His
involvement in each area discussed has been long-term and
hands-on. It is no exaggeration to say he has far more expertise on some cabinet portfolios than the ministers themselves. Indeed, the turnover in cabinet has been a source
of frustration for the Prince as each new minister comes into
the job with little knowledge of what work has already been
done and what still needs attention. Much like the Queen, the Prince is a valuable source of institutional knowledge that ministers have always been appreciative of.

Loyally Yours,
A Kisaragi Colour