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The Grand Remonstrance
A Parliament representative has presented a list of grievances that they feel would rectify their concerns regarding corruption and spiritual influence in matters of state. They have not forgotten the levying of taxes without parliamentary consent by the Ruler, and seek ensurances that this will not occur again. Additionally, there is the issue of the king's counselors within the Clergy, whose presence is seen as an extension of the Church's influence in state matters. There has been a proposal to bar clergy members from participating in the cabinet. In return, Parliament would be more supportive of future legislation.
Lastly, They point out that Ruler has been ruling without summoning Parliament for a considerable time, and seek to preserve their rights and privileges by curbing the power of the monarchy.
EnglandCountrydynamic historical event.tag
ClergyEstateoption 2, trigger
Has a Parliamentary SystemModifier TypetriggerAbusing Royal PrerogativeStatic Modifiertrigger
Silver TongueTraitoption 4Definitionin_game/events/DHE/flavor_ENG.txt:18570
18571hide_portraits = yes
18572type = country_event
18574title = flavor_eng.183.title The Grand Remonstrance
18575desc = {
18576first_valid = {
18577triggered_desc = {
18578trigger = {
18580months_since_last_parliament_called > 80
}
18582desc = flavor_eng.183.desc_tyranny A Parliament representative has presented a list of grievances that they feel would rectify their concerns regarding corruption and spiritual influence in matters of state. They have not forgotten the levying of taxes without parliamentary consent by the Ruler, and seek ensurances that this will not occur again. Additionally, there is the issue of the king's counselors within the Clergy, whose presence is seen as an extension of the Church's influence in state matters. There has been a proposal to bar clergy members from participating in the cabinet. In return, Parliament would be more supportive of future legislation.
Lastly, They point out that Ruler has been ruling without summoning Parliament for a considerable time, and seek to preserve their rights and privileges by curbing the power of the monarchy.
Lastly, They point out that Ruler has been ruling without summoning Parliament for a considerable time, and seek to preserve their rights and privileges by curbing the power of the monarchy.
}
18584triggered_desc = {
18585trigger = {
18587months_since_last_parliament_called < 81
}
18589desc = flavor_eng.183.desc_abuse_of_power A Parliament representative has presented a list of grievances that they feel would rectify their concerns regarding corruption and spiritual influence in matters of state. They have not forgotten the levying of taxes without parliamentary consent by the Ruler, and seek ensurances that this will not occur again. Additionally, there is the issue of the king's counselors within the Clergy, whose presence is seen as an extension of the Church's influence in state matters. There has been a proposal to bar clergy members from participating in the cabinet. In return, Parliament would be more supportive of future legislation.
}
18591triggered_desc = {
18592trigger = {
18592always = yes
}
18593desc = flavor_eng.183.desc A Parliament representative has presented a list of grievances that they feel would rectify their concerns regarding corruption and spiritual influence in matters of state. They point out that Ruler has been ruling without summoning Parliament for a considerable time, and now seek to preserve their rights and privileges by curbing the power of the monarchy. Additionally, there is the issue of the king's counselors within the Clergy, whose presence is seen as an extension of the Church's influence in state matters. There has been a proposal to bar clergy members from participating in the cabinet. In return, Parliament would be more supportive of future legislation.
}
}
}
18597outcome = neutral
18599fire_only_once = yes
18600dynamic_historical_event = {
}
18607trigger = {
18611has_regent = no
18618OR = {
18620months_since_last_parliament_called > 80
}
}
18625illustration_tags = {
1862610 = angry
1862710 = interior
}
18630immediate = {
}
18632save_scope_as = target_root_country
18634ruler = {
18634save_scope_as = target_character
}
}
18736historical_info = flavor_eng.183.historical_info The Grand Remonstrance was a political document presented to King Charles I of England in 1641 by Parliament. It highlighted their frustration with the king and proposed sweeping changes to limit his ability to interfere with parliamentary proceedings. It also addressed fears of Catholicism and expressed concerns about the influence of the king's advisers. Shortly after the Grand Remonstrance was handed over, tensions between Parliament and the king escalated, which would culminate in the outbreak of the English Civil War.