What is your opinion of the British monarchy? Should it stay or should it be done away with?

Question

I suppose this relates to the broader question: are monarchies archaic in the context of democratic nations or do they enhance the nations they serve?

Answer 1

Since it isn't even used anymore (British monarchy)  I think they should get rid of it because it only uses  taxes that everyone has to pay

Answer 2

Let it be!

best of luck to you!

Answer 3

The Royal Family was worth something two hundred+ years ago, now it's all show - In Great Britian anyway. The only thing it holds is bloodlines to Relatives were some of the most powerful people who ever lived. The Queen doesent do what Queens of the past have done either, she is just the "Face" of the government.

Answer 4

If we scrapped the Monarchy ( which is a good tourist earner) what do we replace it with...while I`m not a big royalist I say leave things as they are...

Answer 5

People are very confused here. The Queen has nothing to do with our government and the way it's run. As for "The Queen doesent do what Queens of the past have done either, she is just the "Face" of the government." what a load of rubbish! She carries out at least one duty a day and represents us all around the world on her many state visits, she also receives other rulers - quite impressive for an 81 year-old and it's much more than previous monarchs. They enhance our nation; an impartial figurehead, much better than a president and a low cost to the taxpayer. Is 60p pp too much to ask? We claim far more than that from the government every year.

Answer 6

No monarchy?

What about all the little boys who dream of growing up to be queen?

Of course they're defunct. A family bloodline is no basis for a form of government.

And then there's all the inbreeding.................

Answer 7

If the Brits enjoy it, why are you fussing about it?

Answer 8

It should stay.

You can't throw away a thing which is 1000 years old.

Answer 9

I am British, now living in Aus, and not much of a monarchist. However the royal family of the commonwealth are more of a figurehead rather than rulers these days. They are great for Britain as they provide a huge amount of tourism for London and other areas. Until there is no use i guess they should stay.

Answer 10

i think its stupid to have it!!! they're there for NO REASON! who agrees?

Answer 11

It should stand on its two feet like any other Kingdom.

Answer 12

Not my call, since I am not British. But if I were, I'd need to answer if we could afford to keep the monarchy or not.