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Are the Royal Family Liked or Disliked

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TicTacToes · 20/07/2024 11:36

Might as well find out whether the Royal Family is liked or not too.

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Nevermetaghostididntlike · 20/07/2024 11:38

😂😂

PTSDBarbiegirl · 20/07/2024 11:39

?

InvictusForever · 20/07/2024 11:42

Makes sense to do a straw poll on attitudes to the family as a whole. Otherwise it just skews the Harry vote. If you’re a Republican or dislike the Royal Family you’re not likely to have much time for Harry either. 😂

Bagpussisnotmyhero · 20/07/2024 11:58

Is you’re neutral what’s the attraction of a Royal Family discussion group!!! 😂

Vespanest · 20/07/2024 12:01

The republican doesn’t make sense, you can like the royal family and still prefer no monarchy.

InvictusForever · 20/07/2024 12:03

Vespanest · 20/07/2024 12:01

The republican doesn’t make sense, you can like the royal family and still prefer no monarchy.

Republicans have a view and are on this site as well.

Meowzabubz · 20/07/2024 12:05

Both. Depending on who you ask. The public opinion of them is not monolith.

Vespanest · 20/07/2024 12:06

InvictusForever · 20/07/2024 12:03

Republicans have a view and are on this site as well.

The question isn’t do you wish to abolish the monarchy, nor does it address that republican from different countries can still like/dislike the British Royal family but still prefer a republican state.

TwoLeftSocksWithHoles · 20/07/2024 12:07

Well, rather disappointingly, they've never come round or popped in for a cup of tea.

Not one of them has bothered.

So they clearly don't think that much of me.

Theinflictuswithrictusgames · 20/07/2024 12:10

InvictusForever · 20/07/2024 12:03

Republicans have a view and are on this site as well.

I suggest you read what @Vespanest said again. Republicanism is not synonymous with disliking the royal family members. If you want to ask the question in terms of having a constitutional monarchy versus having a republic, then cast the poll in those terms - that’s a political question, not the popularity contest these polls are being created for.

RosesAndHellebores · 20/07/2024 12:16

I liked the one I met more than 40 years ago. So did DH's cousin who went to cubs with him. He was called Andrew. I can't say if I'd like him now because I haven't met him since.

I haven't met any of the others, except to say that I saw the Duchess of Kent at a passing out parade and thought she was elegant and very beautiful, and very tiny.

On the basis above, I cannot possibly answer the question except to say that I don't think having a Monarchy is a bad thing for the country.

smilesy · 20/07/2024 12:17

Theinflictuswithrictusgames · 20/07/2024 12:10

I suggest you read what @Vespanest said again. Republicanism is not synonymous with disliking the royal family members. If you want to ask the question in terms of having a constitutional monarchy versus having a republic, then cast the poll in those terms - that’s a political question, not the popularity contest these polls are being created for.

Ah but that does not allow for “republicans who lurrve the Sussexes and only don’t like the royal family because Harry and Meghan are not king and queen”

Vespanest · 20/07/2024 12:27

Theinflictuswithrictusgames · 20/07/2024 12:10

I suggest you read what @Vespanest said again. Republicanism is not synonymous with disliking the royal family members. If you want to ask the question in terms of having a constitutional monarchy versus having a republic, then cast the poll in those terms - that’s a political question, not the popularity contest these polls are being created for.

I’ve read what was said, the presidential candidate of the Republican Party is a republican who still loves the British royal family, ticking republican alone does not answer the question of like

seagullstolemypie · 20/07/2024 12:43

I prefer the idea of Monarchy to a Republic. I do believe there should be a re-shaping of the way monarchy works and the paring back of the wealth - for example, the vast swathes of lands they 'own' really should go back to the people, ie, let's build the many houses that are needed on parts of royal estates: Sandringham, Balmoral, Windsor ... perhaps their 'dukes and duchesses' may also wish to help out by returning some of their land for the same purposes - Chatsworth, Abbeystead, for instance.

As to 'liking' the Royal Family: I don't know any of them. The late Queen I held in high regard because she was a woman of integrity and honour in her duty to the crown and 'her people' - her vows were done from the heart and fulfilled with honour. Charles I see as a spoiled, entitled little boy, just playing the part and who has never heard the words 'no' or 'do it yourself'. He appears to be a bit sneery and impatient towards the lesser mortals who serve him. Camilla I see as a bit of a good time gal, good for a laugh and 'entitled' to the title queen-consort, but she will never be my Queen. Andrew - well, the less said, the better. Edward and Sophie should be the last of the 'hangers-on' just because they happen to be related to the monarch. Emotionally damaged Harry and his choice of life-partner - well, he's already cut himself off from royal stuff and is making his own way. William, appears to be the making of a King after his paternal grandmother's heart. He appears to be the best husband and father he can be: forming a happy, united, loving family. Katherine appears to be the best choice that William could ever have made for both a wife and the mother of his children - she's stepped into the role and represents her husband, family and country to a praise-worthy standard.

TicTacToes · 20/07/2024 12:46

I know. It just gives an option for a Republican to say they are R without having to vote either way. Neutral is for someone to say they are neutral without having to vote either away also if they are not a Republican either. Enough choices in what is not a scientific poll but it gives some flavour of opinion or non opinion on the matter. Inclusivity is the aim

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thistimelastweek · 20/07/2024 12:48

As an institution, I find them ridiculous.

On a personal level, I veer between indifference and pity.

BustingBaoBun · 20/07/2024 12:52

thistimelastweek · 20/07/2024 12:48

As an institution, I find them ridiculous.

On a personal level, I veer between indifference and pity.

I agree. But would amend your last sentence to say... "on a personal level, I veer between indifference, irritation and pity."

I do wish most of them (apart from the Monarch and spouse) would just go away so I don't have to see them spread all over the media endlessly.

KatyaKabanova · 20/07/2024 12:53

I don't like Andrew. Or Prince Harry and his wife. I like all the others, they seem decent.

TicTacToes · 20/07/2024 14:29

Results just now.

Neutral 28%
Positive 49%
Negative 23%

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PrincessMee · 20/07/2024 14:33

You can't see this on the app. Pointless.

CoffeeCantata · 20/07/2024 14:37

Ha ha! This has made me think: 'I'd be a republican if we could still have the Royal Family and all the trappings'. How about that for a compromise?

😀

SkelpMaArseAndCallMeLittleBetty · 20/07/2024 14:39
Ytho GIF

Too?

Odd. I read that as you having had just set up another like or not post recently and want an opinion on something else to try to gain a result more to your liking.

Nevermetaghostididntlike · 20/07/2024 18:31

TicTacToes · 20/07/2024 12:46

I know. It just gives an option for a Republican to say they are R without having to vote either way. Neutral is for someone to say they are neutral without having to vote either away also if they are not a Republican either. Enough choices in what is not a scientific poll but it gives some flavour of opinion or non opinion on the matter. Inclusivity is the aim

Thank you for the choice between R and N. I didn’t want to choose neutral, like or dislike as I can’t extricate how I feel about one family’s unearned privileged lifestyle and my politics. I was able to choose R which was preferable as I’ve never met any of them.

Rhaidimiddim · 20/07/2024 18:35

TwoLeftSocksWithHoles · 20/07/2024 12:07

Well, rather disappointingly, they've never come round or popped in for a cup of tea.

Not one of them has bothered.

So they clearly don't think that much of me.

Be glad! They'd insist on repainting your loo.

Morethanafeelingbutbesmart · 20/07/2024 21:34

PrincessMee · 20/07/2024 14:33

You can't see this on the app. Pointless.

Then scoot on by. 🙄