Queen Elizabeth II's Private Brexit Views Revealed

Queen Elizabeth II maintained a policy of not publicly expressing her political views. However, a political expert has now shed light on her stance regarding Brexit. It's understood that while other members of the Royal Family, excluding the monarch, are permitted to vote, they generally refrain from doing so. This practice is largely to preserve the apolitical nature of their support for the monarch.

George Osborne, a retired British politician, shared his experiences with the late Queen, noting her candidness in private conversations. He mentioned her willingness to express her opinions on various individuals and events within the country.

In 2016, a senior minister had a conversation with the late Queen, during which she revealed her views on Brexit. She reportedly stated, "We shouldn’t leave the EU," and further commented on the referendum, saying, "It’s better to stick with the devil you know." The implication is that, if she had been able to vote, she would have voted to remain in the European Union.

The late Queen viewed the EU as an integral part of the postwar settlement, representing an era of cooperation following two world wars. The Duchess of Sussex, in a 2020 interview, mentioned that Prince Harry had never been permitted to vote.