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Has the Royal Family lost its magic ?

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PhilipWilliam · 15/07/2026 12:52

Has the Royal Family changed for the better or worse over the last 20 years?
I’m curious what everyone thinks.
Do you think the Royal Family is still as respected as it once was, or has public opinion changed too much?
Has social media made them seem more relatable, or has it just created more division and scrutiny?
I’d love to hear different perspectives from people who’ve watched the Royal Family evolve over the years.

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Ukisgaslit · 15/07/2026 17:18

ButtercupYellow26 · 15/07/2026 17:08

I like them and really miss Queen Elizabeth .
People who keep dragging Andrew into every discussion and very tedious.
As for those going on about Diana and Camilla.
Diana cheated too!!!

You find the cover up and smearing of victims ‘tedious’ ?

How utterly crass

wheresmeaircon · 15/07/2026 17:11

ButtercupYellow26 · 15/07/2026 17:08

I like them and really miss Queen Elizabeth .
People who keep dragging Andrew into every discussion and very tedious.
As for those going on about Diana and Camilla.
Diana cheated too!!!

It’s a thread about the RF & respect & public opinion…Andrew will be a prominent topic in that context as inconvenient that is to some.

bigboykitty · 15/07/2026 17:09

There is no magic. Now, about Father Christmas...

researchers3 · 15/07/2026 17:09

KazWasntEverCool · 15/07/2026 13:22

Luckily we have Kate & William, who are dignified and gorgeous. Anne is a Grand Dame and prince Edward and his wife are hard working and gracious and delightful too.
Harry has lowered the tone hugely and essentially is no longer a royal, just a media failiure. Andrew has become a scandal and a disgrace, and Fergie no longer an eccentric but rather an alarming figure.
so there’s the family successes and the family fails, just like every family that ever existed.
Camilla has proved to a resounding success and Charles is vey widely respected.

Well, much of that is very subjective, and I would never list Harry ahead of Andrew in respect of wrongdoings!

I am very far from a royalist but don't object to Charles and Camilla. Long term should be phased out or pared down more.

RaininSummer · 15/07/2026 17:09

I never felt they was any magic tbh and I am in my sixties.

ButtercupYellow26 · 15/07/2026 17:08

I like them and really miss Queen Elizabeth .
People who keep dragging Andrew into every discussion and very tedious.
As for those going on about Diana and Camilla.
Diana cheated too!!!

wheresmeaircon · 15/07/2026 17:07

GoneWithTHeWindJammers · 15/07/2026 13:51

Some people on here to pretend they know them. Oh, William this and Kate that, oh Anne and Charles and Camilla and didn't George look smart.

It’s the parasocial relationship isn’t it. Hence why Harry & Meghan are so disliked, people feel like they betrayed or whatever them/members of their family.

wheresmeaircon · 15/07/2026 17:05

MNs isn’t the right forum for this topic, as there are some ardent fans. Younger people find them far less relevant ime.

wheresmeaircon · 15/07/2026 17:03

I don’t think they were very respected when I was a dc in the 80s eg tampongate, toe sucking and spitting image. They gained a lot more respect but have reverted back to panto dramatics. but I think some people really buy into that. I don’t personally understand it.

CurlewKate · 15/07/2026 16:34

rwalker · 15/07/2026 16:07

I like them but think they are making things naturally low key

Talk to me about the “low key-ness” of which you speak?

Ukisgaslit · 15/07/2026 16:10

Nothing low key about covering up for Andrew , half a billion a year and being above the law @rwalker

rwalker · 15/07/2026 16:07

I like them but think they are making things naturally low key

MsAmanda · 15/07/2026 16:07

WeNeedaDiagram · 15/07/2026 15:55

But why? Kate will be queen too. I don’t agree with the concept of monarchy but this is the way it goes…

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That’s my point, just any old random. No basic standards required, and that’s how it’s always been, simply an over privileged nonsense. Occasionally some of them are good eggs, not quite so noticeably awful so easier to ignore. Then you get the Camilla’s, Andrew’s, Fergies etc who just remind me why it’s all so awful.

WeNeedaDiagram · 15/07/2026 15:55

MsAmanda · 15/07/2026 15:43

I think the fact that Camilla Parker Bowles is referred to as the queen illustrates how nonsensical it all is.

But why? Kate will be queen too. I don’t agree with the concept of monarchy but this is the way it goes…

EmpressOfTheThread · 15/07/2026 15:50

persisted · 15/07/2026 15:40

Hang on, are they actually wizards and I never knew? I would be more interested if they were to be honest.

It would certainly liven up the Opening of Parliament.

EmpressOfTheThread · 15/07/2026 15:50

MsAmanda · 15/07/2026 15:43

I think the fact that Camilla Parker Bowles is referred to as the queen illustrates how nonsensical it all is.

Instead of what?

GoodkneeBadKnee · 15/07/2026 15:50

I've never thought they had any magic. Bunch of freeloaders.

Itshotinherebutainttakingoffmyclothes · 15/07/2026 15:45

persisted · 15/07/2026 15:40

Hang on, are they actually wizards and I never knew? I would be more interested if they were to be honest.

I thought they were lizard people!

MsAmanda · 15/07/2026 15:43

I think the fact that Camilla Parker Bowles is referred to as the queen illustrates how nonsensical it all is.

persisted · 15/07/2026 15:40

Hang on, are they actually wizards and I never knew? I would be more interested if they were to be honest.

Viviennemary · 15/07/2026 15:38

This lot aren't too bad but I wouldn't call any of them magical - past or present.

WeNeedaDiagram · 15/07/2026 15:38

I’m 53 and not aware of any ‘magic’ in my lifetime. I do think more people than ever are happy to say they are a pointless and undeserving waste of space.

EmpressOfTheThread · 15/07/2026 15:35

So, not sharing your opinion then, @PhilipWilliam?

TofuTuesday · 15/07/2026 15:31

It’s gross and perpetuates the unfair class system. I know capitalism means true meritocracy can’t happen because of generational wealth etc but we could start by getting rid of this one family and all the associated lords/ladies/dukes etc.

Gardenandseawitch · 15/07/2026 15:22

I don't think they ever had any magic.

They've always been a soap opera about a wealthy, entitled and dysfunctional family as far as I am concerned...

They are just human beings.