Royal rules

It suits the quirky logic of the Telegraph to assert that protests from Republicans to BBC News management have led to more appearances by the anti-monarchists in the run-up to the Royal Wedding, and that there may be more to come.   I hope it isn't true - not from any love of constitutional monarchy, but on the grounds that there ought to be a well-understood difference in editorial approach to "events" and political events.

If there isn't, there'll have to be appearances from pacifists, republicans, anti-nuclear campaigners, etc  in the run up to coverage of each Trooping the Colour.  If there isn't, there'll have to be appearances from atheists, humanists, Jedi warriors and others in the run-up to Christmas midnight mass.  If there isn't, there'll have to be appearances by anarchists, Cavaliers, communists and more before each State Opening of Parliament.

The Royal Wedding isn't part of a "campaign" for anything in particular.  The protagonists are getting married, not seeking your votes.  Don't watch if you don't like it.  Lobby your MP if you think too much is being spent on it. Organise a significant protest, and the BBC should cover it.  But I really hope there isn't an internal "ruling" on "balance" and "access" for Republic, just because of the event.  Their list of celebrity supporters is full of people who are already on the airwaves far too much anyway.