Vietnamese Constitutional Monarchist League (VCML; ) is a monarchist and anti-communist organization based in the United States, which seeks the restoration of the Nguyễn dynasty to the throne of Vietnam under a constitutional monarchy, similar to those in Cambodia and Thailand. The VCML's position is that Emperor Bảo Đại was the last legitimate ruler of Vietnam. Bảo Đại and his children do not support the VCML or their political aspirations. and lived quietly in Paris, France until his death on 28 July 2007. His brother, Prince Bảo Thăng, did not support the VCML through to his death on 15 March 2017. The position of Head of the Imperial House is now held by Prince Phúc Bảo Ngọc.
Political positions
The VCML believes that "only the limited monarchy of the Imperial Nguyen Dynasty can succeed in preserving the cultural independence of Vietnam" and that "only a government that upholds Vietnamese nationalism and personal freedom can fully succeed in restoring the nation".
The VCML has repeatedly denounced the communist government of Vietnam over corruption and human rights abuses.
References
External links
- The Vietnamese Constitutional Monarchist League