What do they actually do, the queen is the biggest crook i know, they also were involved in dianas
murder, it is time to get rid of these dinosaurs!!!!!!
I agree, it should be dissolved. Too much of our tax money goes to supporting them in their palace.
It's not as if they serve a practical any more, they're more of a lingering symbol of the once great
British Empire. Who needs 'em? Outmoded and outdated, we would be better off without the monarchy.
What about the national anthem, God Save the King/Queen?? And your money?? They are a must for
England, they run the church and are the figure head for the country its something that looks kool
I used to be anti Monarchy when I was younger and I am anti hereditary principle but there is
something about the Monarchy...........or is it the Queen as an individual??? I think the Queen is
an amazing person, she was born to be heir to the Throne, had Monarchy thrust upon her suddenly with
the death of her father. Would I have these views if the Monarch were King Charles? Probably not.
Britain gains much from being a Constitutional Monarchy. What does it get from The Duke of
Northumberland or the Earl Arundel?
The Labour Govt were right to remove hereditary peers from the House of Lords. It needs to complete
the job and get rid of the rest.
The monarchy is has existed pretty much since Britain began however i do think it should be made
simpler. There are problems with this country which need to be dealt with and the queen is not one
of them Gordon Brown is. Our monarchy is a symbol of Britain and costs us next to nothing but gains
us a lot
The monarchy may not serve a role in how the country is currently run, but it is a national symbol
of Britain and should be kept to please the people. How many people would protest if the royal
family was thrown out and told to work in a shoe store?
They're a symbol of national identity and unity, as well as being diplomats and tourist attractions.
Imagine if we replaced the monarchy with a president, then the national identity would be embodied
in one politician which is something that sounds dangerous. The cost of the monarchy has been put in
the region of £36 million, only around 80p per taxpayer, and this is probably recuperated in
tourism anyway. They provide a link with our past and are a national tradition, one that makes
Britain (almost) unique in todays world.
No. I think they do a great job. My wife works for Prince Edward and The Duke of Edinburgh and
sees how hard they work. They didn't chose to be born into the life they have. The Queen said when
she came to the throne that she would dedicate her life to the country, she has done just that.
They are the best diplomats you could wish to have, the rest of the world is fascinated in them. The
money they bring to the country through wining and dining powerful people from all over the world
and through tourism far outweighs the cost to the taxpayer.
Just the fact that they are royals also brings in a huge amount of wealth for charity. I have seen
first hand how rich people will give large amounts of money to charity just to be in the same room
as a royal.
I wouldn't swap my paupers life for theirs. Give them the credit they deserve.
But what have they actually done? I think don't think its necessary to have them. It's a very old fahion, and why can they clain they are royals from the beginning? we need to think about it!
07 May 2008 08:16
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