Loopwheels, a Nottinghamshire manufacturer of suspension wheels for wheelchairs, has been selected to appear in a new publication entitled Monarchy and Democracy: A History of Leadership. An official History of Parliament project, this landmark book is being produced in partnership with leading publisher St James’s House – an imprint within the SJH Group – and will be launched on 9 June 2026 in the grounds of Westminster Abbey in London, UK.

Written by a team of prominent academics and award-winning authors, including royal experts Robert Jobson, Russell Myers and Katie Nicholl, this beautifully presented hardback explores the evolving roles of Crown and Parliament in the leadership of the UK and the Commonwealth. Harking back to the origins and impact of one of the most significant pieces of legislation in British history, the Act of Settlement 1701, the book goes on to document the shifts in power past and present, culminating in the transformative political and social changes of the past 100 years.

“We were honoured to be a part of this project” says Gemma Pearce CBE, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Loopwheels. “We are very proud that we were the first company in the world to put suspension into wheelchair wheels successfully, over ten years ago now, and to continue to manufacture these here in the UK.  We feel part of a strong tradition of inventive product design and engineering that brings real benefits to people’s everyday lives, and it’s wonderful for our work to be recognised in this way too”.

Dr Jennifer Davey, Director at the History of Parliament Trust, says, “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, says, “Through in-depth interviews with the leaders of organisations such as Loopwheels, and by spotlighting their work, Monarchy and Democracy provides a compelling, first-hand perspective on how today’s organisational leaders are shaping the future in a wide range of areas, including governance, education, charitable work, enterprise and industry.”

The publication’s launch will also incorporate the London Press Club Summer Garden Party, which will be attended by more than 300 senior figures from the UK’s leading media organisations and will include a celebration of the life of Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.  “This is a wonderful opportunity to honour Queen Elizabeth II and the historic contribution she made to the nation and the Commonwealth,” says Robert Jobson, deputy chair of the London Press Club. “Hers was a remarkable life, one that continues to inspire generations around the world.”

Available in both print and e-book formats, and distributed on a controlled-circulation basis, this publication will be made available to key political, institutional and educational audiences in the UK, Europe and the Commonwealth, and will be supported by the extensive online promotion of a complimentary digital edition.