Originally Posted by
Spartacan
It intrigues me that the SNP want on the one hand to retain the Queen as head of state but on the other hand want to sign international treaties and have their own armed forces.
If the Queen is in charge then the UK will be responsible for foreign affairs and defence as is the case with the Crown Dependencies. That means no armed forces flying the Saltire and no international treaties like union with the EU.
Have these points been addressed?
There's a general view amongst many of the SNP that it would agree to retain the Queen as a nominal head of state of an Independent Scotland as many Scots have a deep regard for her, and she for the country. That, however, would die with her. There's absolutely no such affection for the Queen's successor.