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Should there be a royal family?

LPK

20

why is there a royal family what do they do accept walk around getting flowers off people?

Reply 1

pkonline

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To be fair there is no political party willing to make this a big issue - main reason being that it ain't that important (and also you ain't allowed to discuss it in the Commons :rolleyes:

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A few years ago there were quite a few debates about whether we should have a royal family. IMO I don't think its really about whether we should abolish it - I think it will slowly die out. I can't see Charles as King or William or anyone else :biggrin:

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Reply 2

Squirrel

The royal family attracts lots of money from tourists. I don't say I agree with it, but if tourists want to boost our economy because we have a royal family why should we deny them that opportunity?

Reply 3

Max Plank

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The Queen gives old people a reason for living.

John

Reply 4

bcr8iv

I think the monarchy should not be abolished and is a integral part of British society - (even though its bollocks)

Reply 5

not1

15

keep the royals we need an independent head of state. the word 'president' has bad connotations for me at the mo lol (thinking of dubya)

Reply 6

jediknight007

10

It's nice to have a monarchy in this country. We have been ruled by Kings and Queens for most of our history and I don't see why it should stop.

Reply 7

LH

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edders

keep the royals we need an independent head of state. the word 'president' has bad connotations for me at the mo lol (thinking of dubya)

But a UK President would have less power than the Prime Minister, America's president is head of state and PM rolled into one, effectively, giving him great power. We'd just have some old person (probably a peer) who would get to do the job of head-of-state. The Queen can still be called the Queen, but she would have to fund herself. She could still live in Buck House, if you can afford to buy it back.

Reply 8

not1

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Lord Huntroyde

But a UK President would have less power than the Prime Minister, America's president is head of state and PM rolled into one, effectively, giving him great power. We'd just have some old person (probably a peer) who would get to do the job of head-of-state. The Queen can still be called the Queen, but she would have to fund herself. She could still live in Buck House, if you can afford to buy it back.

america's president has less power (relatively) than our PM. but still, i dont want a british president, that would seriously suck. another politician to blame for our problems!

Reply 9

Cathie

We have always had a monarchy, and I don't see why it needs to stop. Even if they don't seem to be doing alot to benefit the country , they certainly aren't harming it, so it may as well stay.

Reply 10

Gina17

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if you were royal family then you wouldn't be asking this question

Reply 11

LH

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Cathie

We have always had a monarchy, and I don't see why it needs to stop. Even if they don't seem to be doing alot to benefit the country , they certainly aren't harming it, so it may as well stay.

They get loads of money off the tax payer, and they symbolise a Britian which no longer really exists, we are no longer run by the aristocracy, the Royal Family are the last remnants and a constant reminder of the dictatorship that was instilled in this country.