Monarchy and Democracy: A History of Leadership, featuring Brookfield Aviation

Published:  20 June 2026  Written by: Brookfield Aviation  

Westminster Abbey’s College Garden played host to the official book launch of Monarchy and Democracy: A History of Leadership, featuring Brookfield Aviation International, on Tuesday 9 June. 

Written by a team of prominent academics and bestselling authors, including royal experts Robert Jobson, Russell Myers and Katie Nicholl, the landmark publication explores the evolving roles of Crown and Parliament in the leadership of the UK and the Commonwealth. 

Published by St James’s House in partnership with the History of Parliament Trust – one of the most authoritative academic research organisations in the UK – the book was unveiled to more than 500 attendees, including leading figures from parliament, industry and the media, as well as a host of special guests. 

“It was a wonderful occasion” said David George, CEO of Brookfield Aviation International, “we are very proud to have been invited to participate in this project, for Brookfield to have been recognised for its contribution to the growth of the aviation sector over the last 33 years and for inspiring generations of young aviators. It has been a privilege to celebrate Monarchy & Democracy, and also the life of our dear Queen Elizabeth II, on what would have been her centenary year. I’m sure she would have loved the book and enjoyed the party.” 

The fully illustrated, 750-page title spans the centuries, from the medieval origins of parliamentary power to the constitutional monarchy of today. Part of a wider media campaign that includes expertly produced documentary, film and digital content, the book also features examples of achievement and progress from across a range of social, technological, commercial and cultural spheres. 

Dr Jennifer Davey, Director at the History of Parliament Trust, said, “The book not only explores the history and evolution of UK and Commonwealth governance and the shift to a constitutional monarchy, but also profiles a selection of organisations invited to join the project based on their relevance to the themes of leadership, innovation, sustainability and governance.” 

Stephen van der Merwe, a Group Director at the SJH Group, said, “Through in-depth interviews with the leaders of companies such as Brookfield Aviation International, Monarchy and Democracy provides a compelling, first-hand perspective on how today’s pioneering organisations are shaping the future in a wide range of areas and industries.” 

Published in both print and e-book formats, Monarchy and Democracy is being made available to key political, institutional and educational audiences in the UK, Europe and the Commonwealth.