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I am definitely anti-monarchy, but I'm not what you'd consider a republican either.



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Can't see how it would make much difference. Also, I don't think showing a pixture of the Palace on fire is foing to help your cause. Just makes you look like a troll trying to bait for a flame war.



...No, I love the Monarchy. Without them this country is boring. Plus they literally have no power so I don't get the deal.



Ka-pi96 said:
 As far as I'm aware the current queen has never commented or taken sides on political issues before, but if she (or one of her future/potential successors) had then that may well tip the balance so to speak. 

she supported Brexit (not publicly (i think))



They're alright. Tourism and such.

Anarchy in the UK!



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There's virtually no difference between a constitutional monarchy and a parliamentary republic. If anything I'd prefer the monarchy so that the head of state remains nonpartisan.



American here and I'm going to throw a thought out that probably not many think of; I feel bad for the royal family! I know "oh but they get all that money and influence blah blah blah." Are you kidding me? These people have cameras shoved in their faces for life (not just during elected terms), ALWAYS have to be engaged in thousands of different organizations/activities, have to travel the globe to see the commonwealth nations (yes I know, travel sounds so much fun, but when you have to when your sick, have to when your just wanting to take a breath, etc. it isn't so fun. When you HAVE to travel period it isn't fun).

They have to hold formal meetings frequently giving advise on governmental issues, all the while attempting to not take any political side. They have the pressure of being the head of a very large church. They don't really get to retire and even when some of them make it to that, they are still doing things.

I know it's got some hollywood in it, but if you want to see how bad the pressure is from being in that role watch "Kings Speech" or "The Queen" on Netflix. I am not envious of these people at all! They are basically slaves that are born into these roles that they have to do or risk destroying the family.



That is a radical and absurd ideia. I wish my country (Brazil) went back to monarchy so that we could get reconnected to our history. British people have so much to be proud of their Crown.



Ka-pi96 said:
Valdney said:

That is a radical and absurd ideia. I wish my country (Brazil) went back to monarchy so that we could get reconnected to our history. British people have so much to be proud of their Crown.

Giving people status and prestige based on their skill and merit rather than their birth is a radical and absurd idea?

Who in England could have the status and prestige, that the Royal family does, based on their skill and merit??  There is no way to measure that. Status and prestige have been passed down to family members  in all segments of any society. Why should it be different with the Royal family? 



I'm republican, but not British :P