Nile Gardiner

Former aide to British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher

Nile Gardiner is the Director of the Margaret Thatcher Center for Freedom at The Heritage Foundation, and a former aide to Lady Thatcher.

Meghan and Harry's plan to destroy the British monarchy didn't count on this happening

OPINION May 5, 2023

Meghan and Harry's plan to destroy the British monarchy didn't count on this happening

Reports in London suggest that many members of the royal family will keep their distance from Harry, following his salvo of attacks against the royals in his memoir, "Spare."

Britain's new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak must lead as a conservative

OPINION October 25, 2022

Britain's new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak must lead as a conservative

Rishi Sunak is Britain's new prime minister. He has a difficult road ahead. He must tackle inflation and much more. To conquer these challenges he must govern as a conservative.

Liz Truss' exit as Britain's prime minister is biggest political coup in 30+ years

OPINION October 21, 2022

Liz Truss' exit as Britain's prime minister is biggest political coup in 30+ years

Liz Truss has resigned as Britain's prime minister after less than 2 months in office. Now it's up to Britain’s Conservatives to protect Brexit and defend conservative policies.

Queen Elizabeth II was one of the greatest leaders of the modern era

OPINION September 12, 2022

Queen Elizabeth II was one of the greatest leaders of the modern era

Queen Elizabeth II will be sorely missed on both sides of the Atlantic and across the free world, and she will continue to inspire future generations.

Britain's new Prime Minister Liz Truss can be a UK powerhouse just like Margaret Thatcher was

OPINION September 8, 2022

Britain's new Prime Minister Liz Truss can be a UK powerhouse just like Margaret Thatcher was

Britain's new prime minister has modeled herself on Margaret Thatcher. That is a very good sign. The country's new leader is off to a strong start already.

Boris Johnson's exit puts Brexit in danger

OPINION July 7, 2022

Boris Johnson's exit puts Brexit in danger

Boris Johnson’s resignation will spark a leadership contest within the Conservative Party and lead to a new Prime Minister in the UK.

Nile Gardiner: Why Britain can't stand Joe Biden

OPINION October 14, 2021

Nile Gardiner: Why Britain can't stand Joe Biden

After just nine months in office, the Biden administration is increasingly viewed as a disaster among U.S. partners.

Nile Gardiner: Brits feel betrayed by Biden's Afghanistan fiasco. Our 'special relationship' is on ice

OPINION August 24, 2021

Nile Gardiner: Brits feel betrayed by Biden's Afghanistan fiasco. Our 'special relationship' is on ice

The British have been stunned and shocked by the amateurish and disorganized approach taken by the Biden administration in Afghanistan.

Nile Gardiner: Prince Philip was an inspiration to the British people

OPINION April 9, 2021

Nile Gardiner: Prince Philip was an inspiration to the British people

The passing of His Royal Highness, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, at the age of 99, is a huge loss for Great Britain.

Nile Gardiner: Meghan Markle Oprah interview an insult to the Queen and the British people

OPINION March 8, 2021

Nile Gardiner: Meghan Markle Oprah interview an insult to the Queen and the British people

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s interview with Oprah Winfrey was previewed as being "bigger than the Super Bowl" in the British press before it aired last night on CBS.