He's a nutter and a hinderance to the peace process in NI. He's not really a Royalist, he's just a bitter Ulsterman. He wants NI to be a place where his people can be in complete control of the province, it's really nothing much to do with Royalism. And if he's ever made a Lord, they may as well do the same for Gerry Adams, because even though he's a bit of a nutter too, I think he often manages to come over a lot more mature than Rev Paisley. (not that I support Sinn Fein, and as if Gerry Adams would accept a Lordship from the British Government!) Were you ever in NI Aidan? I've been over there countless times and trust me, people that promote division like Rev Paisley and Gerry Adams, are just as bad as each other. It's all gone on for far too long, and I believe that there will be a better chance at a democratic peace when Rev Paisley is no longer on the scene.