The classless society in modern British society

I have been following the latest row about Britain's Prince Charles' opinion on modern education. Details of the prince's memo were disclosed yesterday at an industrial tribunal hearing, where Elaine Day, a member of his household, is claiming she was dismissed unfairly on the grounds of sex discrimination and victimisation.

In his Memo He wrote: 'What is wrong with everyone nowadays? Why do they all seem to think they are qualified to do things far beyond their capabilities. This is all to do with the learning culture in the schools. It is a consequence of the child-centred education.' Charles added: 'It tells people they can become pop stars, High Court judges, or brilliant TV presenters, or more competent heads of state without putting in the necessary works or having natural ability.
'It is the result of social utopianism, a belief that humanity can be genetically engineered to contradict the lessons of history. What am I to tell Elaine? She's so PC it frightens me rigid.' "

This remark in my understanding implied that the future king is living in ancient times. Aristocracy: "In the Medieval period, everyone had their place. And nowhere was this more rigidly applied than in the nobility. This group, comprising only few percent of the population (depending on region) was at the top of everything, socially, economically, politically, and militarily. Within the nobility there were numerous ranks . The names varied from region to region, but by more or less common agreement, there was a definite pecking order for each rank. "

Despite all the politcal, economical, technological and cultural advancements that have been achieved over the centuries, the snobbery factor is alive and well in modern Britain. Politicians of all shades have attempted to transform britain into a classless, multicural society and have failed miserably.

In an article titledThe classless society in modern British society the attempts to justify snobbery and goes as far as evoking philosophy: "Without the celebration of our class system, as the philosopher Roger Scruton has pointed out: 'The British, like the Americans, would begin to measure success purely in terms of wealth, influence and power. The precious distinctions between power and authority - vividly inscribed into the offices, titles and dignities of the British system - would cease to be acknowledged. The ideals of the lady and the gentleman would no longer be taught, and snobbery - that most disinterested and leisurely of human ailments - would be replaced by a kind of frenzied cronyism.' "

If there is any consolation for Elaine Day it is this, why on earth would you want to work or live with people who refuse to live with the times.
I think he's wrong on this one. I'm a meritocrat. I do believe that people get themselves out of disadvantage; that the biggest driving force for social change is people's own ambition.

With advanced technology available to everyone, we are all on the same level playing field. You can succeed without a nod and wink from old relics. Cabinet ministers " called Charles ' old-fashioned and out of time', his views were plain 'wrong'. 'The Prime Minister has said he fully supports the ministers."