AIBU to wonder if it's time to abolish the monarchy?

[MyBeloved]

Having grown increasingly tired of their shennanigans, I think the monarchy should be abolished. AIBU?

Id rather keep it thanks!

Would rather the government had an overhaul first!

The “shenanigans” are totally irrelevant. It’s a totally undemocratic institution that doesn’t belong in modern society.

I can see the arguments against the monarchy, but it strikes me as a bit unfair to the Queen. She's bloody ancient and she's done what she believes is her duty for all this time. It'd feel a bit harsh to oust her at this point.

Once Ol' Jug-Ears takes over, on the other hand... Vive la revolution?

Tyro for me, the best time it could end is when the queen dies or abdicates. She should be the last monarch of this country.

@Tyrotoxicity
Jug ears 😂 Hilarious.

Nothing against the Queen and would like to see her reign until the end. Can honestly say I dgaf for the others though and would have no problem with the monarchy being abolished after her death.

let the queen pop off and then the rest can go out to pasture, so outdated.

DFOD

If there's an Indyref2 and Scotland leaves the union then that might also be a good time to wrap up the monarchy. It surprises me how many Commonwealth countries have her as Head of State.

But think of all the unemployment and loss of tourism.

Would rather the government had an overhaul first!
Completely agree

The Monarchy is just a figure head. A rubber stamp.

I am glad we have the judiciary to look after our constitution, as our Head of State can't do anything.

I wish there was an edit button! I didn't mean Head of State.

France does fine with tourists visiting Versailles etc

Once Ol' Jug-Ears takes over, on the other hand... Vive la revolution?

This is exactly how I feel.

No, you're right, I wouldn't want to cause QE2 distress by removing her immediately, I think she deserves to have peace, but once she goes - different story entirely.

But think of all the unemployment and loss of tourism.

Surely the palace etc could be opened to the public to look around. Bit better than standing at the palace gates taking photos, eh?

They have little impact on our lives.... Couldn't care less either way

But think of all the unemployment and loss of tourism.

Not many tourists come to my grim northern shithole to see the Queen.

Sometimes they come to see the gate where ol' Jug-Ears' namesake was turned away a few centuries ago though. Reckon they'd still do that with or without the continued existence of the monarchy.

True. But I think a lot of tourists are fascinated that the monarchy is still current. I think international tourism to London would lose its edge overall.

I quite like the monarchy (didn't when I was young) and definitely admire the Queen, she's a remarkable woman.

A modified version will be the norm in future I think.

I think international tourism to London would lose its edge overall.

Mm, but it's that "I live in a grim northern shithole" thing again - tourism opportunities in London are a long way down my priority list!

Wasn't there a book where they all got sent to live on a council estate?

I often think we'd be better off being ruled by Queenie than BoJo and the Cons.

Much rather have a Royal family than a president, although heading that way if boris is allowed to stay for long enough, yuk.

I don’t think it should be abolished but definitely changed a bit