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3. What Was the occasion for the diamond jubilee lunch? Why might Queen Sofia have Wanted to attend? Why did her government say that attending the lunch would be inappropriate?
4. What might have been gained by Queen SOFIA by her attending the lunch?What might have been gained by Queen SOFIA by her not attending the lunch?
5. Find out about the views of the people who live on Gibraltar. Do they want Gibraltar to Belong to UK or to Spain? Most people living in Spain want Gibraltar to belong to Spain . How should their views be balanced against the views of those living in Gibraltar?
6. Having analysed the problem of Gibraltar do you think there are similar problems in parts
of Papua New Guinea? Give reasons for your views.
3. The occasion for the diamond jubilee lunch was to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's 60 years on the throne. Queen Sofia might have wanted to attend as a show of respect and solidarity with the British monarch. However, her government said that attending the lunch would be inappropriate due to the longstanding dispute over Gibraltar, which is a British Overseas Territory claimed by Spain.
4. By attending the lunch, Queen Sofia might have gained diplomatic goodwill and strengthened relations with the UK. However, by not attending, she likely avoided further exacerbating tensions over the Gibraltar issue.
5. The people who live on Gibraltar overwhelmingly want Gibraltar to remain a British Overseas Territory. Their views should be respected and considered in any discussions or negotiations regarding the status of Gibraltar. While it is important to consider the views of those living in Spain, ultimately the wishes of the people of Gibraltar should take precedence in determining the future status of the territory.
6. There may be similar problems in parts of Papua New Guinea where there are territorial disputes or conflicting claims to land. For example, there have been ongoing tensions between provinces or tribes over ownership of land or resources. Resolving such disputes requires a delicate balance of respecting the rights and views of all parties involved while also finding a mutually acceptable solution.