The British monarch is limited to non-partisan functions such as bestowing honours, appointing the Prime Minister, and by tradition is commander-in-chief of the British Armed Forces. Though the ultimate formal executive authority over the government is still through the monarch's royal prerogative, these powers may only be used according to laws enacted in Parliament and within the constraints of convention and precedent.
@57Z4LX53yrs3Y
Yes. They are a reminder of our tyrannical and autocratic past
@4TTW7YZ3yrs3Y
If they cost more than they make in revenue, then yes the monarchy should go, especially seeing as there are some people in this country living in poverty. That money would be better spent on the poor to make this an equal system. You cannot call our system a democracy with a non elected head of state, it's not fair.
@4YHC3Q2British National3yrs3Y
No, they should be given more power. The government is corrupt and full of liars. The Monarch needs to be able to tear the government apart and rebuild it in order to fulfill Democracy to its full potential.
@4TZ7GVX3yrs3Y
Seriously this is the most stupid question I've been asked in my life and I've been asked if Muslim is a country before, seriously that's so moronic, even Kurt Cobain lyrics look intellectual next to this question why the hell would you abolish the Monarchy be ashamed dude.
@585MN2B3yrs3Y
No they should be given more power
@8W39ZHN3yrs3Y
Have a referendum on abolition
@9BJ4T5D1yr1Y
@4WHZXPB3yrs3Y
No, our monarch should play a bigger roll in politics and have an increased amount of power as opposed to being just a figurehead... She should have just as much power or near as much power as a prime minister and be like a right hand man or woman for our democratic leader.
God save the queen.
@9LNSGGB4 days4D
no, it is historically important. but, significantly reduce funding and redirect to community matters.
@8TNSLRX3yrs3Y
No, but remove the Royal Ascent and any influence the monarchy may have on legislating.
@onefatpopstar13yrs3Y
No, shape the united kingdom back into an Absolute hereditary Monarchy
No, but completely take the monarchy out of the political system i.e Parliament doesn't have to ask permission to pass laws
@8TK6BZZ3yrs3Y
Yes - However, introduce a President as our Head of State and the monarchy remains as the figurehead.
@8TJ7ZJS3yrs3Y
yes but they have to work one day a week at tesco
@8THX83SLiberal Democrat3yrs3Y
I really don't see the point of the Royal Family, but I understand they do provide a source of income and I guess hope for people so whilst maybe not abolishing them, they should pay taxes, and we shouldn't have to pay for them. The money can go to better and more urgent causes.
@8TGCZ843yrs3Y
No but they should fight for their throne
@8TD4NKP3yrs3Y
We should switch to a Monarchy based leadership system
@8TBPZN23yrs3Y
No, instead provide more power to the monarchy
@8T9Y8FC3yrs3Y
Britain should be governed by absolute monarchy, parliament should be permanently dissolved.
@8T9PSFD3yrs3Y
@8T9FXRH3yrs3Y
Yes, The UK needds to be reorganised into a Republic
@8SZVJT43yrs3Y
There should be a referendum on the British Monarchy within the next 15 years.
yes, why should this specific family have so much privilege and wealth when there are people out there that can't afford a house. Their properties are funded by taxpayers when the money should really be invested in helping the less fortunate.
@8SZ88823yrs3Y
I do not have a opinion on this.
@8SXBKDS3yrs3Y
Yes. Once the present Queen dies it should be abolished.
@8SW4ZV43yrs3Y
Only after the Queen dies.
@8SW4VK73yrs3Y
If Prince Charles becomes the king the monarchy will fall anyway because he is a communist thinking of person the fact that he is is so close with Klaus Schwab and the great reset and the fact that is pushing and pushing this climate change fantasy, he will be a dictator he won't be a king so there you have it yes the monarchy will fall with Prince Charles as the king of England
@8SV7MCH3yrs3Y
no, but there should be a decrease in inequality
No, but people should be allowed to choose the prime minister
@8SPTTHW3yrs3Y
no, but they should be reduced to a purely representative and diplomatic role
@8SP84MN3yrs3Y
Neither here nor there doesn’t effect me in the slightest
@8SNN9WW3yrs3Y
No, you will need to spend money every 4-5 years on presidential elections and those are not cheap. Good Monarch is always better for the nation than the best short term president. Monarchies are more stable and advanced societies enjoying more world reputation.There has to be a ruler otherwise it is just a different degree of anarchy.
@8SNK5ZK3yrs3Y
It should be stopped when the queen dies.
@8SNBZCW3yrs3Y
I do am not fussed either way
@8SN6R4C3yrs3Y
No, but only provide financial support for immediate heirs, claim tax and make voting mandatory
@8SMXJ3P3yrs3Y
I don’t have an opinion either way
All commodities paid by the tax payer will be put up for auction and all the amount of years they've had servants serving them they need to serve them back in days
@8SM7R3QLibertarian3yrs3Y
Fortify the Monarchy. God save the Queen!
Yes or reduce their funding, sell on many of their estates (who needs multiple huge properties), and ban the need for so many hangers on benefitting off of the tax payer. The most high profile royals have a role most would not want, but so many relatives live a ridiculously easy life it seems while providing nothing back. Tradition is the sole reason to keep this in place as they are so out of touch with the ‘normal’ working person.
@8SLVDHB3yrs3Y
Don’t care about the royal family
@8SLQ3Y93yrs3Y
i need to give it more thought to be honest
@8SLJ99V3yrs3Y
Those that stand for all minorities like Harry and Meghan and do charity work should be funded
@8SLGP5V3yrs3Y
No but significant reduction to funding and selling off of some assets and properties. This is an industry to keep wealthy people as such
@8SKLDCQ3yrs3Y
No because an alternative could be worse and a lot more difficult, it should be open to greater reform and scrutiny though
@8SKJZYQ3yrs3Y
The country should elect a member of the family to hold the office of head-of-state
@8SKHWC93yrs3Y
The monarchy should be given a bit more power
@8SKCNXM3yrs3Y
No they're a +ve influence on tourism and thus the economy but they should be self funded and pay taxes
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