Retaining the Monarchy

Cherie Blair is a republican

Totally against a republic, keep the monarchy.

The Blair's would love it, Niobe.

Until Australia, Canada, New Zealand and 12 other countries choose to become a republic the queen is monarch of 16 countries . She is head of the commonwealth and the heads of the commonwealth have elected Charles as next head .

I think Charles wants a 'slimmed down' Royal Family and this has led to disagreement with Andrew who wants his daughters to have a more public role.

The idea of elections for a President every 4 years makes me shudder! Can you imagine the people who would be put forward for that? President Farage for example (Shudder!)

The Queen has been an ideal monarch, and I hope the next one will be as good. The monarchy is a lot of fun including all the minor royals. However some of their behaviour is deeply unfashionable and they need to improve their image regarding wasting money, and supporting unpopular causes such as killing things for fun.

Yes, it would be boring without them.

Definitely No to a republic from me.

William and Kate are on the right track. Saying nuffing about the other two.

annsixty in what way do you want them to be more approachable?

Also completely agree with annsixty on this.

It would be so boring without them!

And I love the little kiddies.

Well thank you.
That doesn’t often happen.

I completely agree with your post Annsixty.

I am for retaining the monarchy with a much slimmed down version than we have presently after the Queen dies.
She has been a model of propriety, and has done her duty and served us well.
We need a more approachable Royal family with less of the hero worship and fans, but that of course is impossible, people with low self esteem will always clamour to know more about their glamorous role models.
European royals seem to live more down to earth lives than ours but still carry on.
No thank you to a President.

A referendum? another election ? No

Exactly EV & aggie not for me, that way lies destruction oh wait a minute

Oh yes , great idea , President for 4 years , elections , tv all a dither riots ( well flag burning/waving in a half hearted way ) and the rich cats in the background , not out where we can see them

Need to know what will replace it before I can call that one!

God forbid !
Read about some of the Republican countries, and ten to one we'd end up as another Venezuela, mark my words !