90 years on benefits, over rated as a tourist attraction. Only then can we begin to call ourselves a democracy. God forbid we end up with a president Corbyn or Cameron, do any of the anti Monarchists stop to think how much cost is offset by the number of foreign visitors the Royals attract.no body waits outside the White House in the hope of seeing a President --(unless they 've got a rifle)--. But overall, support for the Queen and her descendants remains high despite the scandal around Prince Andrew and the forthcoming exit of Prince Harry and his wife Meghan. Yes. Please also note that member created polls should be created so that they are as fair and unbiased as possible to allow members with different views to have their say. In case you hadn’t noticed, the Queen is celebrating her 90th birthday. If the old are to be blamed for Brexit, they also support the monarchy, which, according to YouGov polls, only 41% of 18-to-24-year-olds do. If the news came in next day that the public had voted for the monarchy to be abolished, I think I'd be sad. I believe the majority of people in the country wish to keep the monarchy. Or, actually, cultural. what sort of morons are you lot, she is a big money spinner for this country and a great ambassador, try visiting Buckingham palace and see the crowds!! Those days are long gone and the accident of which birth canal you emerged from should have absolutely no bearing on your ability to be treated like some god-spawned super being! Keep her and the whole family. It says that the monarchy’s popularity is bound up with the support for the Queen. Registered office Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh EH3 6BB. By then we were all ready to embrace Blairite meritocracy, at a time, ironically, when social mobility had stalled. I would much rather have a constitutional monarchy as head of state than live in a republic with someone like President Macron or Trump and head of state. The public also have some doubts about the long-term future of the monarchy. I believe that it is just a plain insult to all our country stands for to bing the monarch into question. No (my country has no constitutional links to the British monarchy) Note: Once you have voted, you will be shown the current results for this poll. Majority of Brits want to keep the monarchy, I know dozens of people who have benefited from charities set up and supported by them. In a Poll on the 11th of February 2005 ... 1649, after the execution of Charles I, the monarchy was officially abolished by parliament. The ultimate reference point from which a society grounded upon a modus operandi of inherited privilege is oriented. Just give me one good thimg that the queen has done for the nation, it seems to me that she is not working for the people. Shout and moan all you like the Royal family is here and here for the formidable future. What is the benefit for the rest of us apart from having to pay for their lifestyle? It is not consistent with a modern democracy, and it is actually unfair on the heirs to the Throne themselves, being landed with a job for life. TFN’s August edition is out now - read it here! The monarchy plays two roles in Canada: constitutional and ceremonial. "The time has come: let's abolish the monarchy," she said. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. The idea that an accident of birth determines the head of state and church – and the public then has to fund this genetic lottery? The poor, disadvantaged and disabled who are being attacked by the tory government deserve much more care, support and respect. Republic, a group dedicated to abolishing the monarchy, has demanded the Government hold a public vote on whether Britons would like to see the … This strange woman would come round and take my Tressy doll, maybe even my felt tips. Its future is and will continue to thrive despite the usual Nat/republican socialists dirty public laundry out unwashed! The monarchy still has overwhelming public support, an exclusive poll for the Daily Mail reveals. How unifying would President Thatcher or Blair would have been. And the Coronation ash trays and the Coronation mugs Seven out of ten people flatly reject any suggestion of a republic. [Poll] By Alfred Joyner. To be a subject is to be infantilised … Prince Andrew. Power tends to shapeshift and if a new country is struggling to be born out of this election and the broken political system that has produced it, then at some point dots need to be joined. God save the Queen. We need to get rid of this poison once and for all, she's a fraud as she isn't even British by blood. (Getty Images) One in five Britons would abolish the monarchy according to a poll conducted by YouGov. The Monarchy does not care about the poor the sick the disabled It cares about money greed protects pedophiles sex offenders Tax dodgers corruption if rife. I assumed everyone else would think the way I did. I’m no royalist I loved Diana and I’m well read but I don’t want to think that this country I love would have the equivalent to the 🇺🇸 please don’t think for a minute that we would have a president I hope it never happens they bring in a lot of money and we’re the envy of the world I hope I don’t live to see the royal family absent, Third Force News (TFN) is Scotland’s only dedicated daily news outlet for charities and voluntary organisations in In general and as the poll shows, people are fed up with the 1%ers, the Queen included. The chart below shows opinion polls conducted about whether the United Kingdom should become a republic. The media vilifies people on benefits who "sponge" off the state, well the royal family are the biggest spongers! If the news came in next day that the public had voted to keep the monarchy, well it's just business as usual really, I can't … Get a life and vote on something important. I served my Queen, and my country in the armed forces to maintain the status of the country and that includes keeping the monarchy. Go back. ‘Abolish’ According to the data 16 per cent strongly agreed with the proposition that it should be abolished, while 16 per cent slightly agreed, and 7 per cent neither agreed nor disagreed. abolish the monarchy as soon as the queen dies, Yup its time to bin what is just a ceremonial head of state. What knobber started and fuelled a bullshit questionnaire like this? One in five Brits would abolish the monarchy, according to a YouGov poll. Soon after the interview Some progressive hard done by pinko that want to lash out at some kind of perceived privilege from some misguided sense of entitlement? The tabloid press was locked into a symbiotic relationship with the royals, which meant the monarchy had to operate absolutely as an embodiment of virtue/vice and as a soap opera of dysfunction. The monarch has been on the throne more than 60 years and her reign has been celebrated this week with a plethora or articles and look-backs in the press and on TV. 'Living off the state, a critical guide to royal finance' by Jon Temple, 2008, is an excellent analysis on how the royals operate and how they are cushioned from any real indepth probing into how they manage to hide and manipulate the wealth which has been bestowed on them by the people. The vast majority of the funding goes on maintaining the estates they use which would still require funding if it was abolished just removes the special events they provide and he public interest we receive worldwide. Sad bunch on here and obvious this vote has been hijacked and advertised on specific pages to create a false impression. Also they need heirs who are blood children, so suitable partners have to be found. The Royal family are an underserving group of benefit scroungers in my opinion. The deferential era is over, thank goodness. Definitely abolish. According to a recent poll by Ipsos Mori, 37% Spanish respondents are in favor of abolishing their monarchy. Abolish this ridiculous pantomime now! In Scotland, the people are sovereign, not the Queen. Most only see the state events with the obscenely effluent trappings that go with it, and they resent that. The biggest benefit scroungers in the world a family of true Tory blues. Abolish! Abolish her and everyone connected to her after all they are just people at the end of the day .... and they use our taxes too! It's like we are being taken backwards at present, let's hope that stops and soon. Charity registered in Scotland SC003558. Time to grow up and leave the middle ages behind. Just look at our anthem god save the queen how about the rest of us? Only saddos like me, the sort of people who tell small children Santa isn’t real, moan about the monarchy as well as the Lords now. They had all the special plates and cups. Poll: Should the UK Monarchy be abolished? Meghan and Harry interview reignites debate over abolishing the monarchy in former British colonies. Next you'll be saying knock down all castles and stately houses. The family is very wealthy and, if they were no longer required to provide any service to the State such as visits overseas, meet/greet visiting officials etc then I am sure their private incomes would be more than sufficient. All the money and obscene display of wealth of the royals is obnoxious, as are al the palaces, castles, etc. They are only figure heads. There is no finer system than that of a democratic Monarchy.Every one can respect the Queen from any political party. A mound of medieval muck.Makes us look like Ruritanial backwater. A poll showing who the public would pick as a new head of state if the monarchy was abolished has been revealed, with a quarter of people still saying they would pick a … Another poll high jacked by nats.......no wonder they are deluded , they believe their high jacked polls!!!! They do it not for themselves, but for their mums. As a nation we should grow up and elect our Heads of State. Some of the comments are vile. Radical plan to revolutionise land ownership in Scotland. pillage and plunder ..... sat on millions ...... never ending greed is totally sickening ...... this is out dated .... why on earth does this continue ....... GO GO GO ..... Long overdue......Oliver Cromwell was quite right, but, unfortunately, too far ahead of his time! Monarchy in the twenty first century is an anachronistic legacy of the days when the most successful thief with the biggest sword and the most murders on their record owned the country. If that's the case, then let's incorporate that option in voting forms, and then tax the supporters accordingly. However, I believe she should mark the conclusion of constitutional monarchy, and that we need reform thereafter. Its 2016!!! (Admittedly, the Lords often has better discussions than anything that goes on in the Commons – but then so do most sixth forms.) Only without the continuity, security and cause for public celebration that we get now. It’s time Britain matured as a republic, Last modified on Mon 8 Mar 2021 04.14 GMT. At one stage, I went to lots of meetings about republicanism and dry constitutional shakedowns and I was patronised by experts who told me Diana’s disruption was not the right kind: she was disturbing the narrative by not accepting its rules, that Charles could have an affair. Sue Townsend got it about right with 'The Queen and I'. This strange woman would come round and take my Tressy doll, maybe even my felt tips. Get used to the idea that Her Majesty isn't going to stand down, she has already stated that it is her job for life, and, assuming he doesn't die, Charles will be the next King! This should be returned to the public and the royals should earn their living like the rest of us. Mainly because of the hereditary, accident of birth succession. The monarchy do a fantastic job raising millions for charity. Yes - abolish the monarchy. Deal way it, Our queen is the envy of the world and many wish they had the history that goes with it, If we went towards an elected representative, a president, as opposed to a monarch, the country would lose a massive amount of tourist financial income. The royal family are a waste of money, live in palaces while others starve simply because they are born blue blooded, and are needlessly worshiped by a adoring public, who should be focusing on matters that affect them instead. We are all born equal but some still live in the Middle Ages! Keep the monarchy. Monarchy is the kingpin of the Aristocracy, the Establishment. You all need to get real and updated facts before you start spouting rubbish. view results vote now. His sin was not his inhumanity, but giving an interview about his inhumanity. As for the unelected succession argument have everybody forgotten times such as when Gordon Brown succeeded to be Prime Minister after Tony Blair with no public election. One in five Britons would abolish the monarchy according to a poll conducted by YouGov. Opinion polling Graphical summary. I think we should keep the Monarchy, but it must be scaled down. When the Queen goes we could decide to grow up, become a mature democracy and move into a world that is truly post-empire. But on her death I will become a staunch a Republican - especially if her loose moral led son takes her place. Dont know. Don't want to see a Presidential option though - more faff and expense - rather see the Prime Minister and a rotating selection of MP's act as a replacement instead (with only valid expenses open to inspection by the public allowed), I'm not an ant nor am I a bee! The fear was in me. ... where a February poll found record levels … However the financial cost and continuance of the hierarchy of our society led by the royals is no longer required. All the land and property given to the royals has been nothing other than theft of what belongs to the British public. Tweet. We live in a modern democracy and our institutions should reflect this. If the monarchy is supposed to represent this deeply divided country, its representatives are failing dismally, unless you count owning half of Scotland. Soon after the interview aired Sunday, the hashtag #AbolishTheMonarchy began trending on … "The monarchy is at the heart of Britain's rotten constitution," writes the head of Republic, a group advocating to abolish the monarchy. One in five Brits would abolish the monarchy, according to a YouGov poll. While the majority of people in all age groups support Britain having a monarchy, the older Britons are the higher this level of support gets: 57% of 18-24 year olds are monarchists, a figure which rises to 77% among those aged 55 or older. If you watched any of the TV coverage from Windsor yesterday you will see that our Queen is loved by people in and far beyond this country. A horrific thought. Well, do you think an elected head of state would be better? They thought this gave them special access to royalty, as much access as a working person could possibly have. TFN is published by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6BB. And though I was just a lad at school, I saw it all with scorn And the slime exuding daily from the sycophantic slugs Don't care what England chooses but there is no question an Independent Scotland wants to be a Republic -- sooner the better!!! God Save the Queen; Goodbye!! It should be someone we can all look up to and would be proud to receive an honour or medal from. We will help her pack and kiss her goodbye and her family with her. Madness. The monarchy is holding us back and only remains to satisfy the few which is a slap on the faces of the many who obviously want it abolished. Find out more. The monarchy and its history is a major part of UK the business. No - keep the monarchy (800) 62.99%. I would not like to live in a republic, though being Scottish I may have to, but I will always vote for The Royal Family, a pared down version might be better once Charles succeeds, I think he intends to do this. Its about time, people have a free vote, and because she's doing pretty well financially, that money could be spent on VITAL operations for kids etc. It would go in to the hands of some El Presidento--for anyone who thinks being a republic is a good thing, just go and do some research--most end up with corruption ath the highest level, with most people being kept in abject poverty.Long live the Queen. I say get rid of immigrants and freeloading polititions first! However, one discordant note was sounded by anti-monarchy pressure group Republic, which suggested that when the Queen eventually dies, a referendum should be held on the future of the institution. But overall, support for the Queen and her descendants remains high despite the scandal around Prince Andrew and the forthcoming exit of Prince Harry and his wife Meghan. The Monarchy is an outdated institution. All she has to do to have a long "reign" is to stay alive and very, very rich people like her tend to live a very, very long time. Republic’s chief executive Graham Smith said: “In a hereditary monarchy the Queen’s age becomes a political issue. In an age when we no longer like billionaires, the queen’s net worth is £20bn. It is not needed, out of date, far too costly. TFN's March edition is out now - read it here! I think I'd regret not voting. There is nothing to be proud of to have a Head of State, whom we didn't vote for in the first place, and still remains head of state decades later. The reason the BBC have showed so much of the Queens birthday is entirely because there would be a public uproar if they didn't. The idea of any individual or family being entitled to privilege, the position of head of state, or deference as a birth right is an anathema to a modern democratic society. One in five Brits would abolish the monarchy, according to a YouGov poll. I have always believed in the monarchy and always will. (Although all men need is a suit.). They also found in … While some countries, including Greece and Bulgaria, abolished their monarchies through public referendum, royal commentator Marlene Koenig said the process is more complex than people think. To celebrate the Monarch is not to celebrate an individual but to celebrate the nation. Main gripe - what is the point of being the Queen of a country, owning a supposed 1/6th of the planet with an unestimatable wealth, have £100's of millions of pounds spent on you, yet the country has a massive homeless problem, other OAP are living off a crap pension and being forced to either heat their homes or eat! We don't want to become a republic. In short - they are showing what the majority of the public want to see. The fear was in me. Only the reigning King/Queen, plus the first 3 in line to the throne should be kept at public expense. For our full terms and conditions, please click here. In June 2011, a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion found a decline in support for republicanism, with just 33% in favour of abolishing the monarchy and 58% supporting the country remaining a monarchy. Also, with the benefit of the Crown Estate, a constitutional monarcharchy is less of a burden on the tax payer. Submit. Andrew wasn’t just a bad apple: he comes from a royal orchard of them. They do nothing but enjoy life to the fullest by doing nothing. ‘Essentially, the monarchy is corrupt’ – will republicanism survive Harry and Meghan? This website uses cookies for anonymised analytics and for core features such as voting on polls and comments. The whole situation cannot continue if we want to live in a more equal and modern society. Away with them! Seems fair. I think the best thing to do would be to allow the institution of the monarchy to die off when the Queen dies. Just over 20% didn’t think abolishing the monarchy … Abolishing the monarchy would not erase Britain’s class divide overnight, but a republican form of government would at least be able to lay claim to the principles of equality and … I served the United Kingdom in the Armed Forces, became disabled doing it too. They thought this gave them special access to royalty, as much access as a working person could possibly have. We have to pay fro them from our taxes. I think it's ridiculous to have a monarchy in the 21st Century. At least she isn’t a menace on the roads. We all know how the argument goes: you don’t like hereditary privilege? you bunch of twats republics are corrupt, presidents around the work take more then the whole royal family per year, the Portuguese president expends 220 million a year and royal family 140 million... learn guys when a president rape your ass for money you will see. Or any other smooth talking bastard? Absolute bull. The Queen works bloody hard for her country, working many hours unbecoming of her age. ABSOLUTELY NOT! If they had any guts they'd renounce the whole institution, or abdicate if already king/queen. In the wake of the 2009 MPs' expenses scandal, a poll of readers of the Guardian and Observer newspapers placed support for abolition of the monarchy at 54%, although only 3% saw it as a top priority. grew up terrified that the Queen would pop round to our house. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle spoke with Oprah about life as members of Britain's royal family. And the rows of ermined mummies with their maggot-eaten brains You may only vote one time in each poll and you will see up to the minute results anytime you may view it again. Also you repulicans should pay back your tax break the queen gives you, as you are clearly ungrateful and have a lack of british patriotism. (Getty Images) One in five Britons would abolish the monarchy according to a poll conducted by YouGov. All the land and property given to the royals has been nothing other than theft of what belongs to the British public. That which embodies everything right minded folk stand against. Should the Monarchy be abolished? It has nothing to do with economics either. One in five Brits would abolish the monarchy, according to a YouGov poll. The UK has a massive debt to banks which she could possibly wipe out at the stroke of a pen. My mum had a pash for Margaret, princess of smoking and turbans. Margaret, princess of smoking and turbans. When you have to change the constitution so her adulterous son , who also married a divorcee of a different faith , can become monarch and defender of the faith. ... support dropping monarchy: poll ... abolishing the monarchy in canada Canada Constitution Act how to abolish monarchy … It's 21st century people, not 11th! Our monarch is a way of life, Leave our Royal Family alone they are here to stay.
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