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Charles the I had a notoriously difficult relationship with the British Parliament. To this day a new Parliament must give an assurance of the safety of the monarch before it can be opened. What do you think the assurance is?
Great, you answered "A handshake".
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- A handshake
- A signed contract
- An olive branch
- A hostage
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Interesting fact:
During the state opening of the British Parliament the new government must give Buckingham Palace one of their members as a hostage to ensure the safe return of the monarch. The tradition comes from the time of Charles I who battled with the Parliament for power during his reign. These days we’re assured that the hostage is treated very kindly!