Because it's a great figurehead - it makes lots of us proud to be British - in the case of the Queen, there's a hell of a lots of experience and wisdom to be tapped by any sharp PM. Clearly does nothing for you - fair enough - but lots of us are supporters of the Monarchy, as can be seen at any event involving the Royals. It's part of our history and culture.
That's a hell of a lot of money to spend on feeling proud to be british.
she's just a person. This country is full of people experience, intelligent people who have to earn their position. I am not saying she's not, but others are clearly better.
But that only applies to the Queen. When Charles takes the throne, you can't make the same case for him, but we are stuck with him nonetheless. that's what happens with inherited right to rule.
It's not the individuals I object. I think the queen isn't bad. It's the institution. I don't understand how people can support such a classist idea. it's classism taken to the limit.
And tourists from all countries love them, thus bringing in the precious foreign spend.
I've not taken a poll, but I would bet some serious money that money people come here for a reason other then them.
As Head of Government, the Monarch would have to be political, as Head of State, they are not - surely? In addition, the continuity gives us an element of stability.
she can be apolitical because she's a figurehead. if she actually had to do something she couldn't.