The comments set off a firestorm in British newspapers, with the Daily Express warning the Prince of Wales: "Stay out of politics Charles!" The Mail on Sunday said: "We will not back down on Rwanda, Charles.'' Charles, 73, has taken on an increasingly central role in recent months as health problems have limited the activities of Queen Elizabeth II, his 96-year-old mother. The reported conversations raise concerns about whether Charles can be a neutral monarch after a lifetime of speaking out on issues ranging from ocean plastic to architectural preservation. The neutrality of British royalty comes under questionĬharles's comments are problematic because he is the heir to the throne and the British monarch is supposed to remain above the political fray. "He said he thinks the government's whole approach is appalling," the newspaper quoted the source as saying.Ĭharles' office, Clarence House, refused to comment on "anonymous private conversations," but stressed that the prince remains "politically neutral." The debate filled Britain's news media over the weekend after the Times of London reported that an unidentified person had heard Prince Charles express opposition to the policy "several times" in private conversations. But human rights groups say the policy is illegal, inhumane and will only magnify the risks for migrants. The program is aimed at discouraging migrants from risking their lives by crossing the English Channel in small boats after a surge in such journeys during the past two years. Britain paid Rwanda 120 million pounds ($158 million) upfront and will make additional payments based on the number of people deported. If successful, those migrants would stay in Rwanda. Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Conservative government in April announced plans to send some undocumented migrants to Rwanda, where their claims for asylum in the east African nation would be processed. LONDON - Opponents of the British government's plan to deport migrants to Rwanda are preparing for an appeals court hearing Monday amid the political backlash following reports that Prince Charles had privately described the policy as "appalling."Ī coalition of groups including immigration rights advocates and public employee unions will ask the Court of Appeal in London to reverse a lower court ruling allowing the first deportation flight to go ahead as scheduled on Tuesday.
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