Royal Rifts and Flag Flaps: A Dinner Debate Over the Crown and Country

Callum, a 19-year-old pre-trade surveyor from Southend, and his dining companion found common ground on flying the national flag, despite their deep disagreements over the monarchy. Callum, who is pro-royal, argued that the monarchy cannot simply be abolished, while his counterpart held a different view on swearing allegiance to the crown. The conversation, part of a series on bridging political divides, highlighted how even contentious topics can be discussed over a meal.