While the British have focused their attention on the transition in the papacy and Prince Charles' marriage, the European Union bill (according to author Frederick Forsyth, the "foundation of the stone by stone abolition of our [British] nation state") is being sped through the House of Commons.

According to Mr. Forsyth, the leader of the House has been pulling out all the legislative stops to limit debate on this all-important issue for the British people and get the bill through the British parliament as quickly as possible. (Source: Daily Express [London].)