What is the significance of Sinn Féin attending a British royal coronation?
King Charles met Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill and Alex Maskey at Hillsborough Castle in 2022It's not that long ago that a decision by a leading member of Sinn Féin to attend a British royal coronation would have caused a week of stories.King Charles said Lord Mountbatten was the grandfather he never had., and so has Alex Maskey, Speaker of the Northern Ireland Assembly.
It's all about being in government north and south at a time when it believes that Brexit and changing demographics put the future of Northern Ireland in play - even if it is still some time away and needs to be planned for. For voters in the Republic of Ireland a united Ireland inside the EU remains an aspiration rather than an immediate priority.Polls suggest Sinn Féin is likely to be in government after the next election in some form of coalition but it's far too early to be certain about that.
For Sinn Féin to win the trust of the Republic's voters, a functioning Northern Ireland Executive would help allay the fears of many that the party might be too populist or financially irresponsible in government.Sinn Féin's leaders have developed a warm relationship with the Royal family
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