In the article “A Royal Salute to the Commonwealth” Peter Oborne responds the critique and gives an image of how an important and influential role the Commonwealth will play in the future. Furthermore, he expresses his support and tries to force the reader to take a stand. Peter Oborne takes his starting commentary on Duke William and Duchess Kate’s first visit to Canada. Oborne followed them on their royal holiday when they visited Canada’s National War Memorial, which is a memorial to the Canadian troops during the First World War and the Second World War, where they fought alongside with the British soldiers. To Oborne, this event is the perfect occasion to revive an old debate about the Commonwealth. Oborne believes that this event proves the two countries’ solidarity, which is due to the Commonwealth union.
The article “A Royal Salute to the Commonwealth” is a non-fiction text, which is structured in five paragraphs. The first paragraph, right before “For many years it has been […]” (p. 6 / l. 19) has many claims as a statement of his central point. It also substantiates that he is right because he has factual information that prove his case. The second paragraph, right before “But I would argue […]” (p. 7 / l. 6) he criticizes the government to underestimated the Commonwealth and its possibilities over the years. The third paragraph, right before “There is one urgent cause […]” (p. 7 / l. 29) he gives three examples why the Commonwealth is a real thing. Firstly, to turn the receiver after the negative section, but also to show his knowledge about the topic using three-stage rocket. The fourth paragraph, right before “Not for the first time […]” (p. 8 / l. 28) he gives two problems and a solution to the problems. It presents the grounds for his claim, where he explains and argues for his central point, so it gets even stronger. The fifth and last paragraph picks up and concludes his central point. It unites the paragraphs