It apparently came pretty close in the 90's after Diana's death. But today is seems the majority of Britons approve of the monarchy as it provides them an odd sense of calm and consistency in an ever-changing world. They also provide a certain diplomatic function and "Face of the UK" thus leaving the elected officials to do governing things...
There is something to be said for having a head of state that has prepared their whole life for the job and is beholden to nobody.
T.J. wrote: Why don't they just abolish the whole concept of a royal family when the queen either dies or steps aside. I don't get it. They have no purpose AFAIK.
They generate a lot of tourism income for the country.
Trans_Maro wrote:Woody wrote: Are we not all idiots on matters concerning women?
I was in Britain shortly after Charles married Diana. The running joke over there was "Every man in Britain (indicating the ubiquitous Diana pic on the pub wall) is in love with her...
...except ONE...!"
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