Treaty of Windsor v Schengen

[Cattwg]

I came across this today and wondered if it had any bearing on the comparatively new Schengen Treaty: Treaty of Windsor. This treaty is over 600 years old, being ratified in 1386.

 

“The terms of the treaty included provisions for guaranteeing the mutual security of both nations and strengthening of commercial ties such as the right of both countries to trade on the terms enjoyed by the subjects of that country. There were even clauses encouraging freedom of movement and settlement between the two countries, as subjects of either country had the right to dwell in the domains of the other”.

 

I am of course very much tongue in cheek with this but wouldn’t it be great if it did overrule Schengen for at least one EU country?

Cattwg :-D

[malc d]

Looks like a direct ferry route - U.K. to Portugal - would be required.

 

:-D

[Derek Uzzell]

More on this here , where I assume the quote is taken from.

 

https://history.blog.gov.uk/2016/05/09/historys-unparalleled-alliance-the-anglo-portuguese-treaty-of-windsor-9th-may-1386/

[Cattwg]

Spot on Derek. I first saw the reference on motoroaming.com. I’d not heard of the Treaty and was intrigued.

John :-D

[Bulletguy]

 

Interesting. :-|

 

It is a testimony to the continued commitment demonstrated by both nations down the centuries to support one another that to this day the Anglo-Portuguese alliance is still a valid agreement endorsed by both countries and no doubt will continue to be in the future.