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A Royal Referendum - How would you vote?

337 replies

Nikhedonia · 19/11/2019 01:22

I know that this wouldn't be how it would work, but please humour me Smile

If there was a referendum where the options were to either keep the Royal Family or get rid (after the Queen dies) how would you vote?

(Ignoring the fact that this isn't how it would work and if Brexit has gone like this, doing a deal with the Royal Family could be just as painful)

I'm genuinely not sure how I'd vote.

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DerbyshireGirly · 19/11/2019 06:42

I would have been strongly 'remain' but this Andrew stuff is doing my head in. He clearly abused (an) underage girl(s), the whole country now knows and because of who he is nothing will happen. Wtf is up with that?

Minionoftheantichrist · 19/11/2019 06:43

Ditch. Outdated, ridiculous and irrelevant.

CherryPavlova · 19/11/2019 06:44

On the fence completely.
I enjoy the history, the tradition, the ceremony and think most of them work hard and bring pleasure to thousands as we’ll as their ambassadorial role and boost to tourism.
Innately, I prefer meritocracy and think inherited privilege is wrong. I dislike the coverup of sleaze and corruption that power and wealth so often brings.

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NotJustACigar · 19/11/2019 06:44

Keep a monarchy but swap this family for a nicer one!

InfiniteSheldon · 19/11/2019 06:45

Keep but if you ditch you should have to give them back all the Crown Estates not steal them.

Bluntness100 · 19/11/2019 06:46

Keep.

slipperywhensparticus · 19/11/2019 06:47

Keep

Obligatorync · 19/11/2019 06:47

Get rid and good riddance from me.

capsule · 19/11/2019 06:48

get rid

OnlyFoolsnMothers · 19/11/2019 06:48

Keep!

sue51 · 19/11/2019 06:51

Leave after the queen's death.

Biancadelrioisback · 19/11/2019 06:53

Keep!!

How else am I supposed to become a princess if we pie off the princes??!

GiveHerHellFromUs · 19/11/2019 07:01

Keep. Do you know how much money they bring in through tourism?

Luaa · 19/11/2019 07:24

Keep

PotteringAlong · 19/11/2019 07:26

Keep

Lolly86 · 19/11/2019 07:28

Keep

Exp1etiveDeLighted · 19/11/2019 07:30

Keep

Samcro · 19/11/2019 07:44

keep

SouthWestmom · 19/11/2019 07:44

Get rid. And I'm always really surprised at people who seem to think the Queen is wonderful and has done an amazing job.
She literally has no point apart from decoration and gladhanding an array of foreign and U.K. visitors, while hosting garden parties.
She's raised four kids, three of whom got divorced and two of whom managed to provide tabloid style scandal while doing it, the fourth has a wife who tried to sell contact I believe?
Apart from not being caught moaning or refusing to get out of bed for yet another library opening I'm not sure how amazing she is as opposed to just doing what's she is kept in luxury to do.

Bluebell9 · 19/11/2019 07:51

Keep

CurryAndCobra · 19/11/2019 07:55

Keep. With the condition that only the Heir apparent and his/her under 21 children will be supported by the Taxpayer. The adult children and other hangers on will be out fending for themselves.

GrumpyMiddleAgedWoman · 19/11/2019 07:57

Keep. But shorten the civil list.

DappledThings · 19/11/2019 07:59

I've voted in every election and referendum since i turned 18. Can't imagine not doing so. But I might have to just not turn up to this one. I really don't care either way.

Starksforthewin · 19/11/2019 08:01

I agree with CurryandCobra. Keep a much more streamlined monarchy like the Scandinavian model.
Only the direct heir and offspring to have titles/funding. Crown Estates to provide benefit for all.

That way we get rid of both Andrew plus the Sussex freak show.

Cheesecake53 · 19/11/2019 08:02

Rid.

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