21.   The British group discussed a controversial government proposal to transfer privileges granting legal immunities from the British crown to organs of the Chinese state.

22.   The British crown was leery then of a unified continent just across the English Channel.

23.   The government says ties with the British crown must be severed if Australia is to forge strong links with neighboring Asian countries.

24.   The parade carried Union Jack flags and a banner with a British crown on an open Bible, the central symbol of Orangeism.

25.   The move comes amid a low-key debate on whether New Zealand should retain its links with the British crown.

26.   Voter turnout was reportedly higher in white districts where ties to the British crown are stronger, and independence advocates were steeling themselves for defeat.

27.   Until recently he strongly opposed a plan by Keating to declare a republic and cut symbolic ties with the British crown.

28.   Under the agreement, Northern Ireland would remain under the British crown so long as a majority of its people wish.

29.   Voter turnout Wednesday was reportedly higher in white districts where ties to the British crown are stronger, and independence advocates were steeling themselves for defeat.

30.   Yeung promised that the Democrats would challenge a bill approved Tuesday that transfers legal exemptions enjoyed by the British crown under colonial rule to the Chinese government.