CORRECTION: The law removing heirs who marry catholics from the line of succession, mentioned near the end of the video, was changed in 2013 and no longer applies.
The origins of the English monarchy began with the Anglo-Saxon settlement of Britain by Germanic settlers from mainland Europe in the 5th and 6th centuries. The settlers were not ethnically related to the original indigenous people of the British Islands, i.e. the Celtic. Cornish and Welsh tribes. The so-called current English royals are descendants of European royalty, most notably the German Hanoverians, who were also related to the Russian Romanovs, the last royals in pre-revolutionary Russia. In 1917, George V changed their surname from Saxe-Coburg-Gotha to Windsor to make it sound English. Britons regard this so Britishness is about as bizarre as one could possibly imagine. It is also bizarre that some British people continue to OBSESSIVELY FAWN over the current representatives of this old institution which has an EVIL HISTORY and a PRISON - LIKE LIFESTYLE.
A Cult of Personality arises when an individual uses mass media, propaganda, or other methods to create an idealized, and at times, a ' god-like or a goddess-like ' public image, through Unquestioning Flattery and Praise. (Charles, his deceased mother Elizabeth, deceased Philip, William, Anne, Kate, Camilla including the other representatives) What is a CULT-? The group displays excessively zealous and unquestioning commitment to its leader, ( Charles ) Questioning, doubt, and dissent are discouraged. The leadership dictates, sometimes in great detail, how members should think, act and feel. The group is elitist, claiming a special, exalted status for itself, its leader and members, ( Charles and the other representatives ) The group has a polarized us-versus-them mentality, which may cause conflict with the wider society. The leader is extremely protected and does not give interviews. ( Charles ) The leader is not held accountable to any authority. ( Charles ) Unquestioning adulation is expected from the followers. It is obvious as to why Harry preferred to have his FREEDOM from such an ABNORMAL and a PRISON - LIKE lifestyle. Kate may have decided to do likewise. Over one thousand people followed the Peoples Temple CULT led by Jim Jones and ended up DEAD. DO NOT FOLLOW THIS CULT OR ANY DANGEROUS CULT. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- The so-called English royals represent an old cult-like institution with a very bad history and the following words would apply to it. Racist, Incest, Adultery, Immorality, Tyranny, Brutality, Genocide, Slavery, Theft, Dysfunctional, Aloof, Extremely Secretive, Irrelevant, Suffocating Formality, Abnormal and a Prison - Like Lifestyle. Edward's and Simpson's allegiance to Hitler. Andrew / Epstein and Charles / Jimmy Savile. Diana's arranged / forced marriage to Charles and his horrible treatment of her. Philip and his affairs, Anne divorced. Andrew Divorced, Charles divorced. Andrews association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. He visited Epstiens island 26 times so it is said while investigating Epstiens. Henry VIII divorced two of his wives and the other two were BEHEADED-! Henry VIII was responsible for thousands of deaths. Hanged, Drawn and Quartered as well as Burning at the Stake were very evil ways to be killed. Charles was tried and executed for treason. William who carried out genocide in the north of England. American President Jefferson branded George a plundering tyrant.
If the royal family is not British due to the fact that they are descended from the foreign Anglo-Saxon settlers… well then millions of British citizens today are not British either, because millions of them are Anglo Saxon… You accuse the monarchy of being old and out of date, yet you argue that a person cannot be British if they are anglo Saxon… now THAT is definitely out of date. Hypocrisy to its greatest extent.
It would be great to get into the details of how getting rid of the monarchy in the UK would effect Canada, Australia and all the other common wealth countries/colonies.
i think you will find that a great many of the commonwealth countries have already made up their minds to ditch the monarchy, its only the UK who are to be refused a vote on whether to keep them but then we are there cash cow.
Spain has a Constitutional Monarchy that was overthrown and brought back. However, Spain does not pay their Royals very much. It is not unusual to see the Spanish Royal Family walking around a outdoor market with their two (Princesses) teenage girls walking casually behind them.
It was brought back by a fascist dictator called Franco as the last thing that was "sort of" (you'd have to delve deeper into the subject to understand why it's sort of ) democratically chosen in Spain. And no, it is very unusual to bump into the royal family walking around an outdoor market. They're just as protected and isolated as the British royal family.
Well you keep them thick American fantasists have them over there be a Boeing scraping serf again and keep them in luxury americans are do uneducated and thick in general LOL
I'd prefer a rich institution who would look after the country & people more in order to keep their heads, than a politician who fights for nothing than re-election and gain money they didn't have.
Monarchy is popular because family is the common thread that ties us all together. And because its apolitical and we don't have to vote for them. Australia's King is Charles III. If the UK abolishes the monarchy, he and his family would be very welcome to move here and continue as our Monarch.
@thalmoragent9344 republics and democracies are no better than monarchies, as we have seen they have just as many negatives, and in some cases are worse, like the 1st French Republic which killed more people than their monarchy ever did, or like the Soviet Union when the communists abolished their monarchy it ended up with even more death, the Romanov's were saints compared to Lenin and Stalin, not to mention in the last referendum in 2020, the majority of Brits said they supported the monarchy, they look at their monarchy as an integral part of their culture, that would be like the US abolishing their constitution, which has inspired every other constitutional Republic that has been formed since, but the French took the wrong lesson from the American Revolution, we fought an outside monarchy for independence, where the French lost their way when they lost their morality and fought to murder their own monarchs in cold blood, not out of a need for liberty, but in a want for blood thirsty revenge and ended up becoming worse than the monarchs, corruption should be punished but not at the sake of morality and doing what's right
Republics have their own problems and costs. They have some checks and balances to limit power but given the populace electing a head of state does not guarantee a better navigation of statecraft . Perhaps more so because it turns it into another political system. Democracy is always in danger of descending into tyranny as Plato said. We have only to see how dictatorships can destroy another democracy with current events. A constitutional monarchy is one way to challenge alternative systems that concentrate power and personal gain for a few. Perhaps some objective analysis and comparison of different systems than trashing one form without such a comparison, would yield a better understanding of the inner workings of what is being trashed!
My thoughts exactly. I never liked democracy- when everyone thinks they are entitled to power. Everything has “owners”. Power is no different. The UK will remember when they had a royal family to represent them. And they will regret for abolishing them if that ever happens.
You make some good points. I agree that it's overoptimistic to assume that switching to a republic would automatically make everything fairer and more democratic. The US is a Republic and ranks lower in democracy rankings than the UK. That said, it's hard to deny that there are a lot of troubling issues surrounding the monarchy, and the more I learn about it the more problems there seems to be. While you say that a constitutional monarchy challenges systems that concentrate power, ours also centralises power in the Prime Minister, making our PM more domestically powerful than most others in Europe. And some of the royals are able to effectively veto laws that negatively impact their financial interests. At least an elected head of state could be more accountable, and couldn't dodge things like the Freedom of Information act so easily. In response to your final point, since the interview was with the CEO of republic, the story was why he thinks we should abolish the monarchy. I am, however, producing a video featuring an interview with a monarchist. It was supposed to be done immediately after this one, but it was very delayed because of Covid, so will be out early next year. It doesn't go too much into the inner workings of different types of systems, but does explore the reasons a monarchist has for being a monarchist. So I hope you enjoy it when it comes out 🙂
@@TieranFreedman the UK has a collective government system not a presidential one so even though the PM is very powerful they can't exercise that power without significant support from the cabinet and parliament and if they do they're quickly booted out of office even just after a month as what happened to Lizz Truss.
but the UK already is a republic... well, almost. Oh, and what is the royal family going to do when someone like Hitler rises to power with the majority of the people on their side? In case someone wanted to take over the country, they'd get kicked out Buckingham Palace or ally with the dictator. A King doesn't prevent dictatorships. Sorry, but there are no good arguments for a royalty
@@simba6698 That is just not true. There is little or no parliamentary scrutiny into our military adventures, e.g. Israel, Ukraine, Yemen and who knows where else. Republic are proposing an elected head of state like Ireland and Iceland, not like the USA or France.
To he'll with POWER, in this century,The British monarchy is indeed the most lucky to survive the 20th/21st century revolution world wide,especially in Europe, all thanks to the magna Carta Trading power for luxury was and still is a blessing to the British monarchy They no longer need to burden themselves with matters of the state,nor be blamed for any policy gone wrong,both domestic and international
Hey, thanks for the comment! I'll look into that; do you have a link where I could read about it? There was so much to cover in an hour interview so we could only touch on so much. Republic's website has some pretty good information on it though (Edit: can't put the link in here for some reason but I've pinned it at the top).
@@TieranFreedman Hi this is a brilliant video i look forward to the follow up . talking of their tax i just made this comment on Republis Facebook page under your video ..........I dont understand how they are on a flat wage yet have enough to stash away in offshore accounts , and still ask for more , Well i do they are totally corrupt
@@rodden1953 Hey, thanks for the feedback! Glad you enjoyed the video, it was really eye-opening to chat with Graham and learn so much about Republic's mission :) The other video, which will cover the monarchist perspective, will be part of season 2 (it was supposed to be immediately after this one but lockdowns meant that wasn't possible unfortunately), so there will be a few different videos out before then. Hope you like those ones, too!
@@TieranFreedman I never really supported the Royal family i was one of those people who thought if it ain't broke way , when i used to see South American dictators in uniforms i thought a monarch was better until i found that the dictators had been put there by the US government to prevent socialism, The same applies to the Royals they are there to protect the establishment and status quo, the Queen got rid of an Australian PM because he was a socialist . Mountbatten planed a coup against Harold Wilson , they have laws changed for their own financial gains the list is too long , Please read Norman Bakers Book "And what do you do ? "
As kid i was always asking the question why do we need a monarch? Today I'm sixty years old and I'm still asking the same bloody question . Unfortunately I've received get a satisfactory response.
If democracy better than monarchy, why I don't see democracy provide governance and leadership that better than monarchy. In fact, the governance and leadership provide by democracy it worst than Monarchy.
@@familyseed1555You don't see it in the case of the U.K because true democracy doesn't even get a chance. As for other countries, well, examples of good governance are everywhere but so are examples of chaos. That is always up to the people. At least in a republic you get to choose who profits from the system, in a monarchy you have no choice. Besides, no western monarchy has enough political power to remain as some sort of keeper of order. They're a useless institution backed only by tradition and made up divine legitimacy.
Removing the cultural icons from a nation can have very, very dire consequences, for the French it was Napoleon Bonaparte, for the Germans it was Adolf Hitler, for the Russians it was Joseph Stalin,
Who has the authority to abolish the sovereign? I suspect it would be illegal to abolish the monarchy, just like the law didn't allow Charles I to be tried, so they resorted to a mock-trial and murdered him. This video seems to demonstrate a pop-culture misperception of reality, which has been propagated by that which spewed forth from the French Revolt. I suggest having a clear understanding of the merits of monarchy (they exist) before choosing to throw the monarchy away like so much trash. To let the legacy of French Revolters do your thinking for you, is not wise. It's extremely ironic to follow after radicalism, and then to say it's not a radical position because Europe has already submitted itself to radicalism. The world is falling apart, due to the nature of democratic forces. What yall should desire, is a male sovereign who does his job rather than just being a mascot. What yall should not desire, is to plunge into the Globalist Conspiracy Against Humanity. A good king will prevent Britain from being the dystopia that the Globalist Order is certainly going to be. Based on his parrot-like rhetoric, the anti-royal guy sounds very naive, and like he worships some ideal as if it is God. That false god is going to destroy England, if yall let it. The day may come when the British Monarchy is the only thing that can strive back against the Globalist Tyranny which is to come and is already desperately striving to assert itself against Humanity. I sure hope yall don't take the monarchy for granted; that could have devastating consequences for the whole world (maybe, maybe not; alot of things can happen)... of course, that thing where yall are now leaving the throne open to Romanist (Papist) infiltration, needs to be fixed.
Hello Tieran Freedman, The law you talked about at the end of the video that was about the Catholic marriage, it was removed in 2013 by The Queen herself. So it isn't that backwards afterall.....
@@TieranFreedman It happens..... But I think that the monarchy brings a sort of colour to the UK. If Britons were to abolish it, UK wouldn't be as colourful. UK wouldn't have the coronations, royal weddings, etc anymore. That would really be a bit boring.
@@aryankunte Oh no, I guess all that tax revenue will have to go towards schools, roadways, hospitals, and other “boring” social services governments should be providing… You want to feel like a peasant go visit a Renaissance Faire..
I have a question do most people actually care about the monarchy in England because I feel like they do if you’d like they just follow a trend kind of so in other words people just support the Queen because others di without any education
@@thesaturdaytechchannelwith553 basically I’m asking if people of England genuinely have reason to support the royals or do most do it without question?
As an Aussie who supports an Australian Republic I can only say good luck! We are having a big enough struggle to persuade Australians that we don't need the monarchy! I recall a UK TV program (if anyone knows it's title please let me know as I'd love to find a copy) some years ago that started with the (fictional) announcement that "The House of Lords has voted, by a narrow margin, to abolish the monarchy". It then went through the various steps that would be needed to accomplish this. Near the end was an announcement that the Commissioners who were charged with overseeing the process had announced that "there is nothing to stop Anne Windsor, the former Princess Royal, from standing for President. Ladbrokes immediately had her at 10 to 1 on."
The Monarchy symbolises what Britain actually is. It is the living history of our great nation, by removing the monarchy, we cause more problems than good. The monarchy provides stability and removing it would remove that stability. Yes, the Royal family do not have to pay taxes but that didn't stop Queen Elizabeth II paying them from 1992 and onwards. Yes, the Queen did pay taxes as she offered to do so and continued doing so just like any other tax payer. The counterarguments to some of these republican views are on the royal family website itself. Queen Elizabeth, actually did a lot for this country and the world and i would hope that King Charles carries this on. Rest in peace, Queen Elizabeth II, loved by many.
My country has been a republic since 29 November 1945. Initially, many people got angry but it is now a distant memory. I am sure there are better things to symbolise Britain than a family.
@@SaveznaRepublikaJugoslavija Not really. Most of our history actually involves the monarchy. That's actually what most of our tourism is. People visiting Buckingham palace. That's where most of our tourist money is made. Britain without a monarchy just wouldn't be Britain.
@@SaveznaRepublikaJugoslavija You'd be surprised and also I never said one building. Most people visit the UK to see Buckingham palace and the Big Ben (one of the 7 wonders of the world). The monarchy anyway as I said generates a lot of money for the economy. Yes, the monarchy here take away from the tax payer, but that amount is less than the amount generated by tourism.
@@SaveznaRepublikaJugoslavija the royal family costs the tax payers 500 million dollars a year, but, the royal family make 2.5 billion dollars and pump it into the economy. (whence why I said it benefits our economy).
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it! As someone who used to be fairly ambivalent about the monarchy, the more I looked into it for this video the more shocked I was I hadn't heard about all this stuff before...
@@TieranFreedman its so wrong that this family are forced upon us the way it is , BBC ,the press treat them as if they are gods , Charles is a fool and a nasty one too. , im so pleased you are changing your mind about them , before you do a video about Royalists make sure you do your homework , they dont bring money to they country , infact they stash their money in offshore accounts , im pleased you have spoken to Graham he has all the answers , if you can talk to Norman Baker too hes written a good book called "And What Do You Do? " please read it if you can , your video was very professional i really enjoyed watching it . Thank you .
your understanding of feudalism is incorrect, today is not the same, feudalism was based on military serve, and god; not what they have now. All you have is a royal family form of monarchy.
For me the one argument is: In my country my son can be anything he wants, including head of state (at least for a while) and in yours your son cannot.
"No monarchy has ever been brought back, democratically." 1905 Norwegian Monarchy referendum (From Wikipedia): "A referendum on retaining the monarchy or becoming a republic was held in Norway on 12 and 13 November 1905. Voters were asked whether they approved of the Storting's decision to authorise the government to make the offer of the throne of the newly self-ruling country. The Storting had wanted to offer the throne to Prince Carl of Denmark, but the prince insisted that the Norwegian people have a chance to decide whether they wanted to retain a monarchy. The proposal was approved by 79% of voters. Following the referendum, the Storting formally offered the throne to Carl on 18 November; Carl accepted, assuming the throne as King Haakon VII. The new royal family arrived in Norway on 25 November."
A big thank you to Graham Smith at www.republic.org.uk for taking the time to speak with me! A brief sidenote: This is the republican perspective on the monarchy. I have since interviewed a monarchist to explore the other side of the argument and will be publishing that in a future video. Until then, enjoy!
Graham Smith is a liar, he says he has supporters across the political spectrum, but he has no proof, republicans are a bunch of sadistic satanic cult members who will end up ruining this country, I am disgusted that they are in existence, but I guess if Islamic state are a thing then I’m not surprised republicans exist. I don’t associate with republicans as they are devils walking the earth. As for the book “God is a republican” I’ve never read such rubbish, I will say when we were short of toilet paper During the 2020 lockdown💩💩💩💩💩 that book was surprisingly durable and flushable. 💩💩💩💩💩 I don’t know why people don’t just use that book instead of buying toilet paper as that’s all it’s good for, wiping your backside. Also if you know religious scripture, satan was the angel who tried to get god removed from the throne of heaven, now why was a president sat on a throne, because he is a king not a president, A KING👑 So who was the republican? Oh yes of course, Satan, the patron saint of republicans, that’s why I call them the Red Devils. So that’s another thing republicans hopelessly use as a good piece of literature, a book that speaks the same amount of rubbish as they do. GOD SAVE THE QUEEN AND LONG LIVE KING CHARLES. GOD SAVE THE MONARCHY, LONG LIVE THE MONARCHY, LONG MAY THEY REIGN, LONG MAY IT LIVETH ON, DOWN WITH REPUBLICANS. MAY THEY STAY A DISGRACE. AND LEAVE THIS LAND. HAVE FUN KISSING THE ASS OF SATAN THE LORD YOU SERVE EVERY TIME YOU BAD MOUTH THE MONARCHY. YOU DISGRACE.
Personally I’m very anti republic. As has been said they have their own problems and i’d rather stick with the way it is. Also the monarchy has been around and adapted and i’m sure it will out last us all. They seem to be very good at surviving
You can't ask the Question "Is monarchy still relevant in 2024?" because as long as it is doing well in its job as the balance of power and etc. Monarchy will remain valid. Monarchy is the best form of government as far as I know. Do respect my opinion.
abolish immediately, let the public have their right of choice. these royals have taken enough of us hard working brits. We have a right to see how much they earn and how much they spend. They should show more support and respect to our veterans. Very greedy selfish people, 1 law for them, another for us.
@@pameladiamond9603 there are many of us who feel the same. we have watched to many hard working people suffer and starve to death. Homeless people being sprayed with hosepipes to clear the streets that they would parading down. doesn't speak humanity to me. Its a fashion show to them funded by the taxpayer who can't afford to feed themselves. the RF know there days are numbered that's why he is trimming it down they are unsustainable. mr cash for honours.
@@pameladiamond9603 the people need to stop looking up to them what have they ever down for you ………. They live a lavish life maybe one day the Brit hush people will wake up…….. they live a lavish life style they are lambert the day they are born ………. Covid has opens peoples eyes ……..
total rubbish no one is a monarch such that you can just pass a vote and it is over. Also the whole economy is based on them so if you want to be free you must return all you have gained from it, these republicans are like Indians in the US who want "their" land back and all the modernization free!! Sure have your land back once you return to a teppee and stone axe and pay for all you have usurped
Thanks for the feedback Richard, glad you liked it! I knew very little about the ins and outs of the monarchy before I started researching it for this video, so I really enjoyed editing it together :)
Imagine my children are born doctors just like hers born kings? Does that make any sense to you?? Would my children make creditable doctors?? More so, you pay them taxes and them ask you to bow in front of them!
That's really a pretty poor and illogical argument! You clearly didn't learn any principles of logic in your education. And for the record - the royal children are brought up, coached and taught to understand and how to perform their duties over many years. This is not a reason why monarchy is necessary but yours is one of quite a few stupid and poorly-presented arguments on this page.
William will be the last king after that a generation will move forward to a new opportunity to once again make our world realise just how unique and remarkable Britain is forever transforming and leading others with its innovation and compassion no other country does it like Britain none ever will
I won't be around to see the end of William's reign, but if i were, I'd wager that the British monarchy will march on onto the future. "A small but growing group"-the membership of his group would easily fit into a small football stadium. Don't overestimate this group-they have virtually nil support.
I wonder what would happen with events such as the Trooping of the Colours? Would it still happen, with the President taking over the role of the King or Quenn? Or would that be one of a handful of times each year the royal family is rolled out of hiding? Would the Changing of the Guard continue in it's present form, with the exception that it's much more ceremonial than it currently is? Does the royal family's possessions simplay all get handed back, or do they get to retain one homestead for that immediate family? Reducing the households would greatly impact the costs of retaining some of the sites as tehy would need to be renovated more completely than they are currently. I also think that the tourism dollars might actually increase if visitors have more access to Buckingham Palace, Kensignton, and Windsor if the royal family is no longer in residence there.
Mate if their going to get rid of the monarchy (which I hope they won’t) they should get rid of all the tradition that goes with it... the problem is people hate tradition and want to destroy this country. And trooping the colour to a president just doesn’t sit right with me
I love democracy, and I love the Republic. I have no issues with Monarchy if that's what the people what over there then fine. Just didn't try to bring that over here.
I'm all for royal families. Royal families keep a chronological history of events thru their lineage which the people have access to in their memories of events they've experienced personally , as they grow up with each member of the monarchy. They also serve as a "standard" of behavior. Which is quite difficult to maintain, but supports an attitude of order that promotes peace. It's not an easy role, and certainly not the kind of life I would want. But I believe that royal families should be kept in high regard as they play an important part in society. God save the King and his family.❤
The United States of Britain. Has a ring to it. The former royal family would be able live out their lives as trust fund babies, since they have not been trained in actual careers. Besides, they still own a pretty big chunk of the real estate in Britain. So you will be unlikely to see any of them in vocatioal school any time soon. But somewhere down the line in 20 or 30 years, it should be time for the taxpayers to stop supporting this family. You know, the French have a former "royal family." (They weren't ALL guillotined) None of them are starving. 😮
I am Filipino, and I prefer the monarchy, rather than the republic that still exists in the Philippines. I am one of those who dream that the Philippines will move to a monarchy, we will have our own king or emperor and queen or empress, and to fix the rotten, dirty and chaotic Philippine politics; and for the Filipinos to unite instead of being divided just because of different political beliefs. YES TO PHILIPPINE MONARCHY! 🇵🇭👑 Democratic Constitutional Monarchy (Kingdom/Empire of the Philippines) Head of State: Monarch (King/Emperor or Queen/Empress) Head of Government: Prime Minister (elected by the people) Legislative: Senate & Parliament (elective senators & parliament members) Local Government: Province (headed by the elective governor) & Municipality/City (headed by the elective mayor), with Barangay (headed by the elective captain/chairman)
They vehemently protect their own interests and wil defiantly quell any resistance against them. I have asked elderly people 70-80 year olds why they support the Monarchy, they all say they bring money into the country. How ridiculous! They spend far more than that bring in.
If democracy better than monarchy, why I don't see democracy provide governance and leadership that better than monarchy. In fact, the governance and leadership provide by democracy it worst than Monarchy.
I am the first of the squires family king of england i like charles the 1st dont belive in parament and im obsessed with the arts who would complain today when i dissolve parliament mr starmers in no possition to meet me
By all means do, but think very careful what you wish and for whom or what you want to replace it with, Sadiq khan perhaps, or how about tony Blair perhaps,
All of the properties would still need to hire people to maintain them, the traditions (like the changing of the guard) could still continue, this generation of royals would probably be able to continue surviving on name recognition alone, and royal assets could be transferred to public ownership. So I doubt very many.
I see your point and your probably right, I think though the commonwealth might balk a little at suddenly having to pay the upkeep on all the properties and such. Unless they already do, I'm not sure how things work over there. So, I should sit down and shush until I do a little more research on that question. Thanks for your insights.
Without the monarchy, the Commonwealth of Nations might not even have a name anymore, and who wants to travel to an old empire without a fairy-tale queen ruling over it?
@@Karamelaki don't have to hand everything over to the public just take it off the queen and establish a new revised government without a royal family 🤷🏼♂️
Whilst I agree with the sentiment, Brexit doesn't give me much hope for referenda in the UK. People can't be bothered to do their research and are happily swayed by populist trash. Sadly that's most of the electorate worldwide. We shouldn't be surprised
It is just as well 0urAmerican cousins don’t swear allegiance to their country, their founding fathers swore allegiance to the King but quickly broke that pledge when it suited them.
Yes, definitely, they have more " scandals" than.... some other famous common non-royal have. What gives them the right to flaunt their extra - curricular activities and expect themselves as people who have to be given that respect when they cannot earn it with respectful activities!!?
The whole system needs changing but until the population wake up, the feudal system will stay. Everyone should be taught politics and what the parties represent or else we will still be working and subsidising the rich and privileged. It is obscene how we pay for them through our taxes while a lot of surfs can't get on the housing ladder or afford a holiday. A lot of good comments are made about the Queen but if she cared the taxes would not be up to an all time high and food and fuel so expensive. They are taking the mickey. Those palaces and houses have been paid for by us and taxing the rich especially the rich unworking like the royals and fuel company owners paying minimum wage could subsidise good quality food and low cost fuel and insulation. It would pay properly for the NHS. Instead the current deal is work pay taxes fund the nhs but you won't get an ambulance but pay for nursing care with all the money you've earned. Wake up but rather these parasites than Putin.
As an American, of both English and Irish heritage, time to end the monarchy thing. Turn it into a Disney display but bowing to a family built on violence, murder and mayhem still using the wealth of slaveowners it's time to say goodbye.
I think there’s a place for royalty but not in the constitution and not publicly funded. For example in Greece, Austria and Italy some people still follow their royal families and of course the UK royals should keep their family properties and traditions but they shouldn’t be able to amend any laws or have any authority or meet regularly with the head of state or be funded by the British people. We should have a president as our head of state and the Windsor-Mountbattens can be a historical and mystical noble family like they are now. I say this because I see lots of people resent them etc… which is unfair, they were born into money but so what? As long as they don’t need to be sustained by the rest of the country I don’t see a problem, but I do see a problem with tax going to people holding their office because their mother/father held it. It’s our national tradition, and we should cherish that, but it shouldn’t be our future or the basis of our constitution.
"No monarchies have ever been brought back democratically" He's obvs never heard of Charles II after the death of Richard Cromwell So many inaccuracies with this guy. He gives his movement less credence with everything he says
Who do you think you are cocoa drinker pensioner history it was one man who went to Hanover to get a German.to take the throne without permission from the people do you are ruled by a German kraut family Viva republic
But what is the purpose of abolishing the monarchy? In his mind, will it improve anything? Because in practice it doesn't change anything, besides giving more power to politicians and corruption continues.
I don't see why we have to have a head of state as such. I would be quite happy with the leader of whichever bunch of charlatans we've voted in to be that. Do without the unnecessary expense of extra security, silly uniforms etc.
@@2011littlejohn1 Without monarchy dont save money. Your government waste more money in useless promotive democracy. If you want save money, you begin stop promotive democracy.
Separatist nations will form with out the monarchy imo they’re the only thing that gives the UK British identity. I know fine well Northumbria will be the first to claim their own nationality.
Pretty sure that separatism is already there, especially in Scotland and Northern Ireland, but also in Wales. The support for the monarchy, while widespread, is pretty shallow, and largely tied to Queen Elizabeth. I don't really see it as a force that is holding the union together.
@@TieranFreedman not talking about the countries in the UK I mean former countries, especially Northumbria none of us like the monarchy or the tories running the country.
@@Karamelaki maybe you do but when I think of England or Britain I think of rolling green fields phone boxes and rain and umbrellas and the sea! You been brainwashed well by the media I guess
A pity the person who has so much info about the subject, takes part on the video through Zoom or whatever. it would have been more impressive if a proper interview had taken place
I tend to try not to do zoom interviews when possible for that reason. But this was filmed during the pandemic, and the timing of things meant it was difficult for us to meet. So zoom was the best option. All of the videos in my upcoming series have in-person interviews though.
What can you expect? Of course they are rich, Despite being Royals, They have to get money else where. The Firm has their Corporations, the World Leaders around the Globe does not. If you want comparison, take the Middle Eastern Royals, compare it to the British.
At about 5 min in and the argument already undermines itself. He says the prime minister shouldn't have so much power, but in what way would having a president make that any different? Just look at South America and there has been a long history of presidents seizing too much power. If anything the argument should be that the monarchy needs to step in as a force for democratic principles like freedom of speech and fair elections. Yes a more defined constitution would be good, but as with all countries a constitution means nothing if it isn't even followed.
NO. IT IS PART OF CANADA. WE BECAME TOGETHER AND HAVE PROVEN HOW MUCH IT MEANS TO BOTH SIDES. . WE BECAME A PROUD COUNTRY AND IT HAS WORKED PERFECTLY FOR BOTH SIDES, BECAME PART OF THE BRITISH WHO DUREING THE WARS FAUGHT TOGETHER TO HELP EACH OTHER AND BOTH HAVE HELPED KEEP THE COUNTRIES
ON THE RIGHT TRACK. BECAME WELL THOUGHT OF AND GREAT FRIENDS FOR BOTH COUNTRIES. IT HAS BEEN AMAZING AND GREAT FOR BOTH COUNTRIES, WHO EVER THIS LIZ IS NEEDS TO FIND OUT JUST HOW GREAT IT HAS BEEN TO BECOME PART OF EACH OTHER..CERTAINLY WILL NOT VOTE FOR SOMEONE WITH AN ATTITUDE LIKE SHE HAS. GET HERSELF TO THE MUSEAM AND FIND OUT JUST HOW BOTH COUNTRIES BECAME SO GREAT
NO We should abolish the Politicians we have now both Labour and Tories the are a Disgrace and an Embarrassment to the country and have been for over the last decade. Time to get our country back.
As an American living in the UK, I can definitely appreciate the urge to a republic. And just for fun I've contemplated what form a British republican government might take. What would it be called? One would have to call it the Republic of the British Isles or something like that. It would hardly do to have a Republic of the United Kingdom, without a king/queen to go with it. Or let Northern Ireland go its own way and call it the Republic of Great Britain. Or let Scotland go its own way and then you'd have the Republic of England and Wales. Imagine the flag! On the other hand, no, no, let's not. The government could take a more rational form (the current Westminster system sucks big time), but the monarchy is the country's saving grace. And what's wrong with a nobility? The Duke of Norfolk in his magnificent castle in Arundel can't go around beating people over the head any longer, like the nobles of long time ago. And what do you call it if you take away the property of all these nobles and royals? It's called "theft" never mind how they got in the first place (happened back in 1066, in case you were wondering). Take it away and you're just as bad as the Spaniards who conquered Latin America and stole all the land that belonged to the Incan and Mayan empires. And if the government can do that to the royals and nobles, then they can do it to you just as easily. There's a reason why there is a _right_ to property. Rule of law applies to everyone. Or should. And does maintaining the royals cost too much? Check out CGP Grey's interesting video on the subject: ruclips.net/video/bhyYgnhhKFw/видео.html
this is one of the most american things ive heard. I really hope its satire. the name is easy if you want to keep the same name, the republic or great britain and northern ireland just replace united kingdom with republic.... also its not theft at all, its our land, they stole it (also was not really 1066). if the british people were to retake our land into the hands of the people we would not "be as bad as the spaniards" but we would be more like if the native americans fought and took back their own land.
It won't be called the republic of the british isles anyway thats for certain for a very obvious reason because will be basically one island with a small bit of ireland which could join the republic of ireland anyway.
the uk is much more modern with a monarchy than america. the weather might suck but atleast you dont go into debt just to get an education or healthcare.
Yeah fair point. I'm definitely grateful for our National Health Service. It has flaws, but it's one of the best things about Britain in my opinion. The education thing used to be true, but the government increased tuition fees in to £9,000 per year a while back so it isn't anymore. The way the debt is repaid is less brutal than in the USA, though. But still, the monarchy is pretty archaic. An elected head of state would definitely be more accountable and a more democratic way to go about things. And while Europe does have its fair share of monarchies, most European countries are republics.
@@TieranFreedman An elected head of state wouldn’t be any more accountable. Britain would, almost certainly, be elected by parliament. In other words, it would simply be the politicians deciding which of themselves to elevate to the top spot. It would be a circus, a long line of despised politician presidents who inspire no loyalty or unity within the people
There is lots of debt in England from healthcare and education. The difference is that in the UK, the government is stiffed with the debt and brits have to pay for it anyway.
I disagree. As good as a codified constitution aesthetically sounds, you have to consider the fact when a legal constitution is signed into law at a particular point in time then every subsequent generation who come after that constitution are essentially shackled to a constitution/system of government. So if future generations want to adjust the system of governance to be able to effectively solve the issues of their day then they can't do that if their chained to a constitution that they have no say over that is written by people who are long gone. Codified constitutions sound good but ultimately such legal documents always cause more problems than they solve. A possible compromise is to perhaps have a list of bill of rights which sets a moral legal standard for that country to uphold. Technically speaking, we do kind of have that we the English bill of rights however I do agree that we do need a second bill of rights to remind the people and ruling classes/institutions alike where the moral legal line stands. Therefore what the UK has at present is actually waay better than what most other countries like the US have as we have a uncodified constitution which allows for people within their respective eras of time to change without chaining people to outdated systems of governance.
Will you research, please, how much taxpayers burden be reduced, if the monarchy is abolished? They should all follow Harry's example and step down. Yet, every country and society will have social issues.The Commonwralth nations can cancel the membership, too.
I am republican but the most important thing for me if we have to have a monarchy that they should be an example and someone we look up to and respect but they are definitely not these things. Liars adulterers hypocrites who do everything just to protect their lifestyles.
I submit that without the live role play of the monarchy and royals, and with a civil government only, England would be as boring as the rest of the countries in the world.
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CORRECTION: The law removing heirs who marry catholics from the line of succession, mentioned near the end of the video, was changed in 2013 and no longer applies.
The origins of the English monarchy began with the Anglo-Saxon settlement of Britain by Germanic settlers from mainland Europe in the 5th and 6th centuries.
The settlers were not ethnically related to the original indigenous people of the British Islands, i.e. the Celtic. Cornish and Welsh tribes.
The so-called current English royals are descendants of European royalty, most notably the German Hanoverians, who were also related to the Russian Romanovs, the last royals in pre-revolutionary Russia.
In 1917, George V changed their surname from Saxe-Coburg-Gotha to Windsor to make it sound English.
Britons regard this so Britishness is about as bizarre as one could possibly imagine.
It is also bizarre that some British people continue to OBSESSIVELY FAWN over the current representatives of this old institution which has an EVIL HISTORY and a PRISON - LIKE LIFESTYLE.
A Cult of Personality arises when an individual uses mass media, propaganda, or other methods to create an idealized, and at times, a ' god-like or a goddess-like ' public image, through Unquestioning Flattery and Praise.
(Charles, his deceased mother Elizabeth, deceased Philip, William, Anne, Kate, Camilla including the other representatives)
What is a CULT-?
The group displays excessively zealous and unquestioning commitment to its leader, ( Charles )
Questioning, doubt, and dissent are discouraged.
The leadership dictates, sometimes in great detail, how members should think, act and feel.
The group is elitist, claiming a special, exalted status for itself, its leader and members, ( Charles and the other representatives )
The group has a polarized us-versus-them mentality, which may cause conflict with the wider society.
The leader is extremely protected and does not give interviews. ( Charles )
The leader is not held accountable to any authority. ( Charles )
Unquestioning adulation is expected from the followers.
It is obvious as to why Harry preferred to have his FREEDOM from such an ABNORMAL and a PRISON - LIKE lifestyle.
Kate may have decided to do likewise.
Over one thousand people followed the Peoples Temple CULT led by Jim Jones and ended up DEAD.
DO NOT FOLLOW THIS CULT OR ANY DANGEROUS CULT.
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The so-called English royals represent an old cult-like institution with a very bad history and the following words would apply to it.
Racist, Incest, Adultery, Immorality, Tyranny, Brutality, Genocide, Slavery, Theft, Dysfunctional, Aloof, Extremely Secretive, Irrelevant, Suffocating Formality, Abnormal and a Prison - Like Lifestyle.
Edward's and Simpson's allegiance to Hitler. Andrew / Epstein and Charles / Jimmy Savile.
Diana's arranged / forced marriage to Charles and his horrible treatment of her.
Philip and his affairs, Anne divorced. Andrew Divorced, Charles divorced.
Andrews association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
He visited Epstiens island 26 times so it is said while investigating Epstiens.
Henry VIII divorced two of his wives and the other two were BEHEADED-!
Henry VIII was responsible for thousands of deaths.
Hanged, Drawn and Quartered as well as Burning at the Stake were very evil ways to be killed.
Charles was tried and executed for treason.
William who carried out genocide in the north of England.
American President Jefferson branded George a plundering tyrant.
If the royal family is not British due to the fact that they are descended from the foreign Anglo-Saxon settlers… well then millions of British citizens today are not British either, because millions of them are Anglo Saxon…
You accuse the monarchy of being old and out of date, yet you argue that a person cannot be British if they are anglo Saxon… now THAT is definitely out of date. Hypocrisy to its greatest extent.
Go away foreigner fanrasist yank you have no say. Viva republic uk most yanks are thick anyway
It would be great to get into the details of how getting rid of the monarchy in the UK would effect Canada, Australia and all the other common wealth countries/colonies.
i think you will find that a great many of the commonwealth countries have already made up their minds to ditch the monarchy, its only the UK who are to be refused a vote on whether to keep them but then we are there cash cow.
No effect
Sorry mate that idea will never see the light of the day
Mind you the Australians they want out to become Republic.
The ONLY FAMILY that aspires to live and breed on state welfare benefits is THE ROYAL FAMILY. A vulgar celebration of inequality.
Spain has a Constitutional Monarchy that was overthrown and brought back. However, Spain does not pay their Royals very much. It is not unusual to see the Spanish Royal Family walking around a outdoor market with their two (Princesses) teenage girls walking casually behind them.
They're crooks too.
The British monarchy was overthrown and brought back in the 1600s.
@@sayheyguythat was then change is coming to the UK Republican
The crooks who comprise the Spanish royals were brought back by a fascist dictator. They will not last long in place.
It was brought back by a fascist dictator called Franco as the last thing that was "sort of" (you'd have to delve deeper into the subject to understand why it's sort of ) democratically chosen in Spain.
And no, it is very unusual to bump into the royal family walking around an outdoor market. They're just as protected and isolated as the British royal family.
I hold the Contitutinal Monarkly, the BRITISH CULTURE IN HIGH REGARD . Vi l da Olsen from Michigan 48081
Well you keep them thick American fantasists have them over there be a Boeing scraping serf again and keep them in luxury americans are do uneducated and thick in general LOL
Stupid fairy tale supporting yank foreigner keep your nose out you have no say
Who cares foreigner thick yank Viva republic uk
I'd prefer a rich institution who would look after the country & people more in order to keep their heads, than a politician who fights for nothing than re-election and gain money they didn't have.
Couldn't agree more
100%
They take an oath to a Constitution… yeah… and just how well that works out…
Yes although I do think that the ferm could reform.
Stupid pensioner serf keep bowing and scraping and tea pot polisher old person diddums
Monarchy is popular because family is the common thread that ties us all together. And because its apolitical and we don't have to vote for them.
Australia's King is Charles III. If the UK abolishes the monarchy, he and his family would be very welcome to move here and continue as our Monarch.
Since 1970, over a dozen monarchies have been abolished.
That is very interesting.
Yes but now people wants back their kings
Sure... but the UK isn't doing so bad
@thalmoragent9344 republics and democracies are no better than monarchies, as we have seen they have just as many negatives, and in some cases are worse, like the 1st French Republic which killed more people than their monarchy ever did, or like the Soviet Union when the communists abolished their monarchy it ended up with even more death, the Romanov's were saints compared to Lenin and Stalin, not to mention in the last referendum in 2020, the majority of Brits said they supported the monarchy, they look at their monarchy as an integral part of their culture, that would be like the US abolishing their constitution, which has inspired every other constitutional Republic that has been formed since, but the French took the wrong lesson from the American Revolution, we fought an outside monarchy for independence, where the French lost their way when they lost their morality and fought to murder their own monarchs in cold blood, not out of a need for liberty, but in a want for blood thirsty revenge and ended up becoming worse than the monarchs, corruption should be punished but not at the sake of morality and doing what's right
Yes and Spain restored theirs since then. So what your point?!
The French monarchy was brought back (and ultimately extinguished) same for the UK in the late 1600’s as well as Spain.
Yes, but let's not let the truth get in the way of a good story
Norway
Yea, and Napoleon had a stomach ulcer too. Tell me another good one.
Republics have their own problems and costs. They have some checks and balances to limit power but given the populace electing a head of state does not guarantee a better navigation of statecraft . Perhaps more so because it turns it into another political system. Democracy is always in danger of descending into tyranny as Plato said. We have only to see how dictatorships can destroy another democracy with current events. A constitutional monarchy is one way to challenge alternative systems that concentrate power and personal gain for a few. Perhaps some objective analysis and comparison of different systems than trashing one form without such a comparison, would yield a better understanding of the inner workings of what is being trashed!
My thoughts exactly. I never liked democracy- when everyone thinks they are entitled to power. Everything has “owners”. Power is no different.
The UK will remember when they had a royal family to represent them. And they will regret for abolishing them if that ever happens.
You make some good points. I agree that it's overoptimistic to assume that switching to a republic would automatically make everything fairer and more democratic. The US is a Republic and ranks lower in democracy rankings than the UK.
That said, it's hard to deny that there are a lot of troubling issues surrounding the monarchy, and the more I learn about it the more problems there seems to be. While you say that a constitutional monarchy challenges systems that concentrate power, ours also centralises power in the Prime Minister, making our PM more domestically powerful than most others in Europe. And some of the royals are able to effectively veto laws that negatively impact their financial interests. At least an elected head of state could be more accountable, and couldn't dodge things like the Freedom of Information act so easily.
In response to your final point, since the interview was with the CEO of republic, the story was why he thinks we should abolish the monarchy. I am, however, producing a video featuring an interview with a monarchist. It was supposed to be done immediately after this one, but it was very delayed because of Covid, so will be out early next year. It doesn't go too much into the inner workings of different types of systems, but does explore the reasons a monarchist has for being a monarchist. So I hope you enjoy it when it comes out 🙂
@@TieranFreedman the UK has a collective government system not a presidential one so even though the PM is very powerful they can't exercise that power without significant support from the cabinet and parliament and if they do they're quickly booted out of office even just after a month as what happened to Lizz Truss.
but the UK already is a republic... well, almost. Oh, and what is the royal family going to do when someone like Hitler rises to power with the majority of the people on their side? In case someone wanted to take over the country, they'd get kicked out Buckingham Palace or ally with the dictator. A King doesn't prevent dictatorships.
Sorry, but there are no good arguments for a royalty
@@simba6698 That is just not true. There is little or no parliamentary scrutiny into our military adventures, e.g. Israel, Ukraine, Yemen and who knows where else. Republic are proposing an elected head of state like Ireland and Iceland, not like the USA or France.
To he'll with POWER, in this century,The British monarchy is indeed the most lucky to survive the 20th/21st century revolution world wide,especially in Europe, all thanks to the magna Carta
Trading power for luxury was and still is a blessing to the British monarchy
They no longer need to burden themselves with matters of the state,nor be blamed for any policy gone wrong,both domestic and international
They aren't lucky they aren't going anywhere
Yes that's true they are s bunch of lazy do nothing scroungers supported by aggressive old pensioner serfs LOL
what about the Cayman Islands and how the monarchy is running a tax haven for the elites of the world.
Hey, thanks for the comment! I'll look into that; do you have a link where I could read about it? There was so much to cover in an hour interview so we could only touch on so much. Republic's website has some pretty good information on it though (Edit: can't put the link in here for some reason but I've pinned it at the top).
@@TieranFreedman Hi this is a brilliant video i look forward to the follow up . talking of their tax i just made this comment on Republis Facebook page under your video ..........I dont understand how they are on a flat wage yet have enough to stash away in offshore accounts , and still ask for more , Well i do they are totally corrupt
@@rodden1953 Hey, thanks for the feedback! Glad you enjoyed the video, it was really eye-opening to chat with Graham and learn so much about Republic's mission :)
The other video, which will cover the monarchist perspective, will be part of season 2 (it was supposed to be immediately after this one but lockdowns meant that wasn't possible unfortunately), so there will be a few different videos out before then. Hope you like those ones, too!
@@TieranFreedman I never really supported the Royal family i was one of those people who thought if it ain't broke way , when i used to see South American dictators in uniforms i thought a monarch was better until i found that the dictators had been put there by the US government to prevent socialism,
The same applies to the Royals they are there to protect the establishment and status quo,
the Queen got rid of an Australian PM because he was a socialist . Mountbatten planed a coup against Harold Wilson , they have laws changed for their own financial gains the list is too long ,
Please read Norman Bakers Book "And what do you do ? "
@@rodden1953 why do you think the world speaks english? English wars.
As kid i was always asking the question why do we need a monarch? Today I'm sixty years old and I'm still asking the same bloody question . Unfortunately I've received get a satisfactory response.
Should Britain Abolish the democracy?
If democracy better than monarchy, why I don't see democracy provide governance and leadership that better than monarchy. In fact, the governance and leadership provide by
democracy it worst than Monarchy.
@familyseed1555 And still haven't received a satisfactory response.
useful for diplomatic talks between parliaments and foreign authorities as the royals are viewed with respect.
@@familyseed1555You don't see it in the case of the U.K because true democracy doesn't even get a chance. As for other countries, well, examples of good governance are everywhere but so are examples of chaos. That is always up to the people. At least in a republic you get to choose who profits from the system, in a monarchy you have no choice. Besides, no western monarchy has enough political power to remain as some sort of keeper of order. They're a useless institution backed only by tradition and made up divine legitimacy.
Removing the cultural icons from a nation can have very, very dire consequences, for the French it was Napoleon Bonaparte, for the Germans it was Adolf Hitler, for the Russians it was Joseph Stalin,
Who cares pensioner serf Viva republic keep Boeing and scraping
Who cares mefieval see pensioner your excuse mean nothing keep practising bowing and scraping and waving you liiddle plastic flag. Diddums
BIGGEST SCROUNGERS IN THE COUNTRY AND POINTLESS
Great video! I think you should make one on the Commonwealth of Nations, it would make for an interesting topic.
Who has the authority to abolish the sovereign? I suspect it would be illegal to abolish the monarchy, just like the law didn't allow Charles I to be tried, so they resorted to a mock-trial and murdered him.
This video seems to demonstrate a pop-culture misperception of reality, which has been propagated by that which spewed forth from the French Revolt. I suggest having a clear understanding of the merits of monarchy (they exist) before choosing to throw the monarchy away like so much trash. To let the legacy of French Revolters do your thinking for you, is not wise. It's extremely ironic to follow after radicalism, and then to say it's not a radical position because Europe has already submitted itself to radicalism.
The world is falling apart, due to the nature of democratic forces. What yall should desire, is a male sovereign who does his job rather than just being a mascot. What yall should not desire, is to plunge into the Globalist Conspiracy Against Humanity. A good king will prevent Britain from being the dystopia that the Globalist Order is certainly going to be.
Based on his parrot-like rhetoric, the anti-royal guy sounds very naive, and like he worships some ideal as if it is God. That false god is going to destroy England, if yall let it. The day may come when the British Monarchy is the only thing that can strive back against the Globalist Tyranny which is to come and is already desperately striving to assert itself against Humanity.
I sure hope yall don't take the monarchy for granted; that could have devastating consequences for the whole world (maybe, maybe not; alot of things can happen)... of course, that thing where yall are now leaving the throne open to Romanist (Papist) infiltration, needs to be fixed.
Hello Tieran Freedman,
The law you talked about at the end of the video that was about the Catholic marriage, it was removed in 2013 by The Queen herself. So it isn't that backwards afterall.....
Hey, thanks for the information! I didn't realise that law had been changed. And there I was thinking I'd finished the video without any errors!
@@TieranFreedman It happens.....
But I think that the monarchy brings a sort of colour to the UK. If Britons were to abolish it, UK wouldn't be as colourful. UK wouldn't have the coronations, royal weddings, etc anymore. That would really be a bit boring.
@@aryankunte Oh no, I guess all that tax revenue will have to go towards schools, roadways, hospitals, and other “boring” social services governments should be providing…
You want to feel like a peasant go visit a Renaissance Faire..
@@Lurch4302 But U.K. is doing good in those sectors, isn't it?
@@TieranFreedman Hey buddy why are you deleting my replies?
Very interesting. Much thanks
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it 🙂
It’s easy to fool people that want to be fooled.
I have a question do most people actually care about the monarchy in England because I feel like they do if you’d like they just follow a trend kind of so in other words people just support the Queen because others di without any education
@@chaosthemultiversesamurai4544What?
@@thesaturdaytechchannelwith553 basically I’m asking if people of England genuinely have reason to support the royals or do most do it without question?
Exactly
A Republic would certainly be very foolish.
Henry VIII stole church property and gave it to his supporters (Nobles/Aristocracy). That needs to be returned with an apology!!
If the rich want to steal from the rich, who cares! they legally steal from me enough!
Do you mean Henry 8 the head man
As an Aussie who supports an Australian Republic I can only say good luck! We are having a big enough struggle to persuade Australians that we don't need the monarchy! I recall a UK TV program (if anyone knows it's title please let me know as I'd love to find a copy) some years ago that started with the (fictional) announcement that "The House of Lords has voted, by a narrow margin, to abolish the monarchy". It then went through the various steps that would be needed to accomplish this.
Near the end was an announcement that the Commissioners who were charged with overseeing the process had announced that "there is nothing to stop Anne Windsor, the former Princess Royal, from standing for President. Ladbrokes immediately had her at 10 to 1 on."
The Australians are snobs lots of old pensioners over there are old flag waving serfs that's why you have trouble
Go get a criminal record, hold up a sign saying abolish the monarchy, North Korea looks the same!!!!
our national anthem really needs changing, Christianity is a minority now and I could not care less about some rich guy
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The Monarchy symbolises what Britain actually is. It is the living history of our great nation, by removing the monarchy, we cause more problems than good. The monarchy provides stability and removing it would remove that stability. Yes, the Royal family do not have to pay taxes but that didn't stop Queen Elizabeth II paying them from 1992 and onwards. Yes, the Queen did pay taxes as she offered to do so and continued doing so just like any other tax payer. The counterarguments to some of these republican views are on the royal family website itself.
Queen Elizabeth, actually did a lot for this country and the world and i would hope that King Charles carries this on.
Rest in peace, Queen Elizabeth II, loved by many.
My country has been a republic since 29 November 1945. Initially, many people got angry but it is now a distant memory. I am sure there are better things to symbolise Britain than a family.
@@SaveznaRepublikaJugoslavija Not really. Most of our history actually involves the monarchy. That's actually what most of our tourism is. People visiting Buckingham palace. That's where most of our tourist money is made. Britain without a monarchy just wouldn't be Britain.
@@joshuaryan9650 So most of your tourism involves one building? I am sure people do other things in London too
@@SaveznaRepublikaJugoslavija You'd be surprised and also I never said one building. Most people visit the UK to see Buckingham palace and the Big Ben (one of the 7 wonders of the world). The monarchy anyway as I said generates a lot of money for the economy. Yes, the monarchy here take away from the tax payer, but that amount is less than the amount generated by tourism.
@@SaveznaRepublikaJugoslavija the royal family costs the tax payers 500 million dollars a year, but, the royal family make 2.5 billion dollars and pump it into the economy. (whence why I said it benefits our economy).
Great video . if only people could see how we still live under a feudal system
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it! As someone who used to be fairly ambivalent about the monarchy, the more I looked into it for this video the more shocked I was I hadn't heard about all this stuff before...
@@TieranFreedman its so wrong that this family are forced upon us the way it is , BBC ,the press treat them as if they are gods , Charles is a fool and a nasty one too. , im so pleased you are changing your mind about them , before you do a video about Royalists make sure you do your homework , they dont bring money to they country , infact they stash their money in offshore accounts ,
im pleased you have spoken to Graham he has all the answers , if you can talk to Norman Baker too hes written a good book called "And What Do You Do? " please read it if you can , your video was very professional i really enjoyed watching it . Thank you .
your understanding of feudalism is incorrect, today is not the same, feudalism was based on military serve, and god; not what they have now. All you have is a royal family form of monarchy.
@@elasticharmony The people of Cornwall and the scilly isles wouldn't agree with you.
If only you could see you're wrong.
For me the one argument is: In my country my son can be anything he wants, including head of state (at least for a while) and in yours your son cannot.
"No monarchy has ever been brought back, democratically."
1905 Norwegian Monarchy referendum (From Wikipedia):
"A referendum on retaining the monarchy or becoming a republic was held in Norway on 12 and 13 November 1905. Voters were asked whether they approved of the Storting's decision to authorise the government to make the offer of the throne of the newly self-ruling country. The Storting had wanted to offer the throne to Prince Carl of Denmark, but the prince insisted that the Norwegian people have a chance to decide whether they wanted to retain a monarchy.
The proposal was approved by 79% of voters. Following the referendum, the Storting formally offered the throne to Carl on 18 November; Carl accepted, assuming the throne as King Haakon VII. The new royal family arrived in Norway on 25 November."
Stupid serf Norwegians they're welcome to it. Viva republic uk bow to one or their spoilt sptogs Vive republic. Uk
A big thank you to Graham Smith at www.republic.org.uk for taking the time to speak with me! A brief sidenote: This is the republican perspective on the monarchy. I have since interviewed a monarchist to explore the other side of the argument and will be publishing that in a future video. Until then, enjoy!
Graham Smith is a liar, he says he has supporters across the political spectrum, but he has no proof, republicans are a bunch of sadistic satanic cult members who will end up ruining this country, I am disgusted that they are in existence, but I guess if Islamic state are a thing then I’m not surprised republicans exist.
I don’t associate with republicans as they are devils walking the earth.
As for the book “God is a republican”
I’ve never read such rubbish, I will say when we were short of toilet paper During the 2020 lockdown💩💩💩💩💩
that book was surprisingly durable and flushable. 💩💩💩💩💩
I don’t know why people don’t just use that book instead of buying toilet paper as that’s all it’s good for, wiping your backside.
Also if you know religious scripture, satan was the angel who tried to get god removed from the throne of heaven, now why was a president sat on a throne, because he is a king not a president, A KING👑
So who was the republican?
Oh yes of course, Satan, the patron saint of republicans, that’s why I call them the Red Devils.
So that’s another thing republicans hopelessly use as a good piece of literature, a book that speaks the same amount of rubbish as they do.
GOD SAVE THE QUEEN AND LONG LIVE KING CHARLES.
GOD SAVE THE MONARCHY, LONG LIVE THE MONARCHY, LONG MAY THEY REIGN,
LONG MAY IT LIVETH ON,
DOWN WITH REPUBLICANS.
MAY THEY STAY A DISGRACE.
AND LEAVE THIS LAND.
HAVE FUN KISSING THE ASS OF SATAN THE LORD YOU SERVE EVERY TIME YOU BAD MOUTH THE MONARCHY.
YOU DISGRACE.
Well I hope ybfo time for Republicans to shut up and keep their nose out of Britain's business
Personally I’m very anti republic. As has been said they have their own problems and i’d rather stick with the way it is. Also the monarchy has been around and adapted and i’m sure it will out last us all. They seem to be very good at surviving
Self serving mafias usually are.
Epstein loves prince charles.
I'm more familiar with the Prince Andrew link, but I see your point; extremely disturbing stuff.
You can't ask the Question "Is monarchy still relevant in 2024?" because as long as it is doing well in its job as the balance of power and etc. Monarchy will remain valid.
Monarchy is the best form of government as far as I know.
Do respect my opinion.
But the queen let us down when she let Boris illegally prorogue Parliament
I fo not respect the opinions of any old boeing scraping old pensioner serf Viva rroublic
That is your opinion fantasist yank I bow to no one especially unrlected idle spongers. Viva republic uk
Was not my queen I don't recognise royalty fantasist yank. Viva republic uk
As a NZer it's horrifying that our Armed Forces are loyal to the Monarch not to NZ/NZers
Your (NZ) Armed Forces are loyal to their Monarch - King Charles III is king of New Zealand not just the UK!
How to abolished the monarch..they are the owner of UK during the war
abolish immediately, let the public have their right of choice. these royals have taken enough of us hard working brits. We have a right to see how much they earn and how much they spend. They should show more support and respect to our veterans. Very greedy selfish people,
1 law for them, another for us.
@@pameladiamond9603 there are many of us who feel the same. we have watched to many hard working people suffer and starve to death. Homeless people being sprayed with hosepipes to clear the streets that they would parading down. doesn't speak humanity to me. Its a fashion show to them funded by the taxpayer who can't afford to feed themselves. the RF know there days are numbered that's why he is trimming it down they are unsustainable. mr cash for honours.
You think democracy is any better !?
Just wait and see how many men hungry for power will be telling you sweet lies. And you will vote them. :)
@@pameladiamond9603 the people need to stop looking up to them what have they ever down for you ………. They live a lavish life maybe one day the Brit hush people will wake up…….. they live a lavish life style they are lambert the day they are born ………. Covid has opens peoples eyes ……..
total rubbish no one is a monarch such that you can just pass a vote and it is over. Also the whole economy is based on them so if you want to be free you must return all you have gained from it, these republicans are like Indians in the US who want "their" land back and all the modernization free!! Sure have your land back once you return to a teppee and stone axe and pay for all you have usurped
If it isn't broke, then don't fix it
GSTK 🇬🇧
Your not right !
It's beyond broke, it's a sick joke.
So says an old pensioner serf keep bowing and scraping
I’m here because I watched your bike touring videos but I have to say I found that really interesting and well produced.
Thanks for the feedback Richard, glad you liked it! I knew very little about the ins and outs of the monarchy before I started researching it for this video, so I really enjoyed editing it together :)
Another old age pensioner serf who cares what you think old woman. Viva rrpublic
Let's take the stolen property and land back for the people and get rid of tory hangers-on also
Thank you for your comments now do one dummy.
One what? Speak like human.
Let's talk about getting over it & focusing on the successful life you should be having 🙄
@@juliemccauslin5807 Successful life is also ties with decolonisation.
Charles and the gang loves you and your weakness 🙃🙄🎯💯
Imagine my children are born doctors just like hers born kings? Does that make any sense to you?? Would my children make creditable doctors?? More so, you pay them taxes and them ask you to bow in front of them!
That's really a pretty poor and illogical argument! You clearly didn't learn any principles of logic in your education. And for the record - the royal children are brought up, coached and taught to understand and how to perform their duties over many years. This is not a reason why monarchy is necessary but yours is one of quite a few stupid and poorly-presented arguments on this page.
William will be the last king after that a generation will move forward to a new opportunity to once again make our world realise just how unique and remarkable Britain is forever transforming and leading others with its innovation and compassion no other country does it like Britain none ever will
I won't be around to see the end of William's reign, but if i were, I'd wager that the British monarchy will march on onto the future.
"A small but growing group"-the membership of his group would easily fit into a small football stadium. Don't overestimate this group-they have virtually nil support.
Bald wayward Willie won't be my king bow to no one viva republic uk. Bow to no one
No, I love the monarchy. It's a big part of our British identity.
False
Yes your common their noble
@@lizh1970I don't see anything bad about that, that's like blaming the government for not giving you paradise fertile lands in southern Algeria
Part of your identity, maybe. I'm British and it's not part of mine.
@@PatrickABiggs There is no England, Wales, Ireland and Scotland without a Monarchy
I wonder what would happen with events such as the Trooping of the Colours? Would it still happen, with the President taking over the role of the King or Quenn? Or would that be one of a handful of times each year the royal family is rolled out of hiding? Would the Changing of the Guard continue in it's present form, with the exception that it's much more ceremonial than it currently is? Does the royal family's possessions simplay all get handed back, or do they get to retain one homestead for that immediate family? Reducing the households would greatly impact the costs of retaining some of the sites as tehy would need to be renovated more completely than they are currently. I also think that the tourism dollars might actually increase if visitors have more access to Buckingham Palace, Kensignton, and Windsor if the royal family is no longer in residence there.
Mate if their going to get rid of the monarchy (which I hope they won’t) they should get rid of all the tradition that goes with it... the problem is people hate tradition and want to destroy this country. And trooping the colour to a president just doesn’t sit right with me
Trooping the fascist won't pay the heating bills of the ordinary bumbling peasants that are stupid enough to defend unelected, unaccountable monarchy.
Who care d Viva republic none of your business fantasist yank
I love democracy, and I love the Republic. I have no issues with Monarchy if that's what the people what over there then fine. Just didn't try to bring that over here.
I’ve got a bad feeling about a Western European country abolishing monarchy
We saw what happened to france
Are you joking pension serf France was right to abolish their scroungers. Viva republic
I'm all for royal families.
Royal families keep a chronological history of events thru their lineage which the people have access to in their memories of events they've experienced personally , as they grow up with each member of the monarchy.
They also serve as a "standard" of behavior. Which is quite difficult to maintain, but supports an attitude of order that promotes peace.
It's not an easy role, and certainly not the kind of life I would want. But I believe that royal families should be kept in high regard as they play an important part in society.
God save the King and his family.❤
Bullcrap.
Prince Andrew sure hasn't helped the Royal cause at all. What a pig!
It is absolutely disgusting.
I'm from the U.S. and this seems like a bad idea. You have lived your whole lives this way. It might be hard trying adjust.
Keep your nose out thick yank you have no say Viva republic
The United States of Britain. Has a ring to it. The former royal family would be able live out their lives as trust fund babies, since they have not been trained in actual careers. Besides, they still own a pretty big chunk of the real estate in Britain. So you will be unlikely to see any of them in vocatioal school any time soon. But somewhere down the line in 20 or 30 years, it should be time for the taxpayers to stop supporting this family. You know, the French have a former "royal family." (They weren't ALL guillotined) None of them are starving. 😮
I am Filipino, and I prefer the monarchy, rather than the republic that still exists in the Philippines. I am one of those who dream that the Philippines will move to a monarchy, we will have our own king or emperor and queen or empress, and to fix the rotten, dirty and chaotic Philippine politics; and for the Filipinos to unite instead of being divided just because of different political beliefs.
YES TO PHILIPPINE MONARCHY! 🇵🇭👑
Democratic Constitutional Monarchy (Kingdom/Empire of the Philippines)
Head of State: Monarch (King/Emperor or Queen/Empress)
Head of Government: Prime Minister (elected by the people)
Legislative: Senate & Parliament (elective senators & parliament members)
Local Government: Province (headed by the elective governor) & Municipality/City (headed by the elective mayor), with Barangay (headed by the elective captain/chairman)
They vehemently protect their own interests and wil defiantly quell any resistance against them. I have asked elderly people 70-80 year olds why they support the Monarchy, they all say they bring money into the country. How ridiculous! They spend far more than that bring in.
They bring nothing in - tourists come to look at the old buildings, not the old relics. They are 100% purposeless - pap fodder at best.
That’s why the RF don’t publish their accounts....🤔
If democracy better than monarchy, why I don't see democracy provide governance and leadership that better than monarchy. In fact, the governance and leadership provide by
democracy it worst than Monarchy.
As I said old pensioner serfs. Viva republic
I am the first of the squires family king of england i like charles the 1st dont belive in parament and im obsessed with the arts who would complain today when i dissolve parliament mr starmers in no possition to meet me
Are you on a substance or an old pensioner.flag waving serf
In canada do we still need to serve the monarchy? We dont get nothing in return do we?
By all means do, but think very careful what you wish and for whom or what you want to replace it with, Sadiq khan perhaps, or how about tony Blair perhaps,
Just wondering, if you abolished the monarchy and got rid of everything, how many Brits would suddenly be jobless? Or homeless, just wondering.
All of the properties would still need to hire people to maintain them, the traditions (like the changing of the guard) could still continue, this generation of royals would probably be able to continue surviving on name recognition alone, and royal assets could be transferred to public ownership. So I doubt very many.
I see your point and your probably right, I think though the commonwealth might balk a little at suddenly having to pay the upkeep on all the properties and such. Unless they already do, I'm not sure how things work over there. So, I should sit down and shush until I do a little more research on that question. Thanks for your insights.
Without the monarchy, the Commonwealth of Nations might not even have a name anymore, and who wants to travel to an old empire without a fairy-tale queen ruling over it?
@@TieranFreedman everything that gets transferred to the public doesn’t work
@@Karamelaki don't have to hand everything over to the public just take it off the queen and establish a new revised government without a royal family 🤷🏼♂️
Whilst I agree with the sentiment, Brexit doesn't give me much hope for referenda in the UK. People can't be bothered to do their research and are happily swayed by populist trash. Sadly that's most of the electorate worldwide. We shouldn't be surprised
It is just as well 0urAmerican cousins don’t swear allegiance to their country, their founding fathers swore allegiance to the King but quickly broke that pledge when it suited them.
As a U.S. citizen, I've long said Monarchy is an expensive hobby for a country to have. Particularly the UK.
Let us know when you've got the superior alternative.
Yes, definitely, they have more " scandals" than.... some other famous common non-royal have. What gives them the right to flaunt their extra - curricular activities and expect themselves as people who have to be given that respect when they cannot earn it with respectful activities!!?
The whole system needs changing but until the population wake up, the feudal system will stay. Everyone should be taught politics and what the parties represent or else we will still be working and subsidising the rich and privileged. It is obscene how we pay for them through our taxes while a lot of surfs can't get on the housing ladder or afford a holiday. A lot of good comments are made about the Queen but if she cared the taxes would not be up to an all time high and food and fuel so expensive. They are taking the mickey. Those palaces and houses have been paid for by us and taxing the rich especially the rich unworking like the royals and fuel company owners paying minimum wage could subsidise good quality food and low cost fuel and insulation. It would pay properly for the NHS. Instead the current deal is work pay taxes fund the nhs but you won't get an ambulance but pay for nursing care with all the money you've earned. Wake up but rather these parasites than Putin.
fun fact: the royal family brings 28 billion dollars a year to the UK economy through tourism and such.
@@teovu5557 As far is i am concerned, that is higher than the 2Bn dollars they cost the UK.
You dont know the mean of feudal system.
Another pensioner on Cocoa Viva republic LoL
As an American, of both English and Irish heritage, time to end the monarchy thing. Turn it into a Disney display but bowing to a family built on violence, murder and mayhem still using the wealth of slaveowners it's time to say goodbye.
Sounds like exactly what your country was built on. Time for it to be abolished I guess...
United States of America are built on violence, murder and mayhem.
Correct Viva republic uk
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I think there’s a place for royalty but not in the constitution and not publicly funded.
For example in Greece, Austria and Italy some people still follow their royal families and of course the UK royals should keep their family properties and traditions but they shouldn’t be able to amend any laws or have any authority or meet regularly with the head of state or be funded by the British people.
We should have a president as our head of state and the Windsor-Mountbattens can be a historical and mystical noble family like they are now. I say this because I see lots of people resent them etc… which is unfair, they were born into money but so what? As long as they don’t need to be sustained by the rest of the country I don’t see a problem, but I do see a problem with tax going to people holding their office because their mother/father held it.
It’s our national tradition, and we should cherish that, but it shouldn’t be our future or the basis of our constitution.
Confusing
Who cares what waffle an oldie pensioner thinks krrp drinking your Cocos Viva republic
"No monarchies have ever been brought back democratically"
He's obvs never heard of Charles II after the death of Richard Cromwell
So many inaccuracies with this guy. He gives his movement less credence with everything he says
How was that democratic?
Who do you think you are cocoa drinker pensioner history it was one man who went to Hanover to get a German.to take the throne without permission from the people do you are ruled by a German kraut family Viva republic
But what is the purpose of abolishing the monarchy? In his mind, will it improve anything? Because in practice it doesn't change anything, besides giving more power to politicians and corruption continues.
Abolish the monarchy
ABOLISH !!!
I don't see why we have to have a head of state as such. I would be quite happy with the leader of whichever bunch of charlatans we've voted in to be that. Do without the unnecessary expense of extra security, silly uniforms etc.
unnecessary expense of extra security?
@@familyseed1555 As the Prime Minister must already have such - yes.
@@2011littlejohn1 Prime Minister use more money than Royal family.
@@2011littlejohn1 Without monarchy dont save money. Your government waste more money in useless promotive democracy. If you want save money, you begin stop promotive democracy.
@@familyseed1555 Are you suggesting we replace the Prime Minister with some royal pratt? :)
Outdated rubbish
Thanks :)
Just like democracy
Aww shut up! 😝😂 All you anti royalists are all just jealous! 😝😂 Full stop! XD
The French had the right idea. Give them the chop 🪓
didnt robbspiere kill like 20 thousand innocent people? Not a very right idea when you look at the wider picture
No we don't just kill people
Make me King
Separatist nations will form with out the monarchy imo they’re the only thing that gives the UK British identity. I know fine well Northumbria will be the first to claim their own nationality.
Exactly
When think about the UK=the Queen.
Pretty sure that separatism is already there, especially in Scotland and Northern Ireland, but also in Wales. The support for the monarchy, while widespread, is pretty shallow, and largely tied to Queen Elizabeth. I don't really see it as a force that is holding the union together.
@@TieranFreedman not talking about the countries in the UK I mean former countries, especially Northumbria none of us like the monarchy or the tories running the country.
@@ZeZnn Northumbria??? This place doesn't exist anymore.
@@Karamelaki maybe you do but when I think of England or Britain I think of rolling green fields phone boxes and rain and umbrellas and the sea! You been brainwashed well by the media I guess
Since when have they refused consent?
1:14 mans helmet stripe way too tight xD
A pity the person who has so much info about the subject, takes part on the video through Zoom or whatever. it would have been more impressive if a proper interview had taken place
I tend to try not to do zoom interviews when possible for that reason. But this was filmed during the pandemic, and the timing of things meant it was difficult for us to meet. So zoom was the best option. All of the videos in my upcoming series have in-person interviews though.
Replace it with what?
An interesting documentary.
It’s easy to fool people, people need to stop being so gullible…….
Arundel Castle is amazing. I visited in 2015.
What can you expect? Of course they are rich, Despite being Royals, They have to get money else where. The Firm has their Corporations, the World Leaders around the Globe does not.
If you want comparison, take the Middle Eastern Royals, compare it to the British.
At about 5 min in and the argument already undermines itself. He says the prime minister shouldn't have so much power, but in what way would having a president make that any different? Just look at South America and there has been a long history of presidents seizing too much power. If anything the argument should be that the monarchy needs to step in as a force for democratic principles like freedom of speech and fair elections. Yes a more defined constitution would be good, but as with all countries a constitution means nothing if it isn't even followed.
Because the king hands the prime minsiter the powers of a head of state. The argument isn't undermined; you just don't understand it.
Long live the Crown Authority. KJV 1611 Preserved.
Serf pensioner oldie Viva republic
NO. IT IS PART OF CANADA. WE BECAME TOGETHER AND HAVE PROVEN HOW MUCH IT MEANS TO BOTH SIDES. . WE BECAME A PROUD COUNTRY AND IT HAS WORKED PERFECTLY FOR BOTH SIDES, BECAME PART OF THE BRITISH WHO DUREING THE WARS FAUGHT TOGETHER TO HELP EACH OTHER AND BOTH HAVE HELPED KEEP THE COUNTRIES
ON THE RIGHT TRACK. BECAME WELL THOUGHT OF AND GREAT FRIENDS FOR BOTH COUNTRIES. IT HAS BEEN AMAZING AND GREAT FOR BOTH COUNTRIES, WHO EVER THIS LIZ IS NEEDS TO FIND OUT JUST HOW GREAT IT HAS BEEN TO BECOME PART OF EACH OTHER..CERTAINLY WILL NOT VOTE FOR SOMEONE WITH AN ATTITUDE LIKE SHE HAS. GET HERSELF TO THE MUSEAM AND FIND OUT JUST HOW BOTH COUNTRIES BECAME SO GREAT
Who cares abou Canada. Viva rrpublic
Republic for me, get rid of this outdated institution
Contemplating this on 13 September 2022, I’m leaning towards republic.
Put it up for a vote of the people.
Yes abolish the monarchy
NO We should abolish the Politicians we have now both Labour and Tories the are a Disgrace and an Embarrassment to the country and have been for over the last decade. Time to get our country back.
Yes!!! Abolish the monarchy!!!!!
As someone who was relatively indifferent to the monarchy, the more I learn about it the more troubled I am by it...
Keep the monarchy
As an American living in the UK, I can definitely appreciate the urge to a republic. And just for fun I've contemplated what form a British republican government might take. What would it be called? One would have to call it the Republic of the British Isles or something like that. It would hardly do to have a Republic of the United Kingdom, without a king/queen to go with it. Or let Northern Ireland go its own way and call it the Republic of Great Britain. Or let Scotland go its own way and then you'd have the Republic of England and Wales. Imagine the flag!
On the other hand, no, no, let's not. The government could take a more rational form (the current Westminster system sucks big time), but the monarchy is the country's saving grace. And what's wrong with a nobility? The Duke of Norfolk in his magnificent castle in Arundel can't go around beating people over the head any longer, like the nobles of long time ago. And what do you call it if you take away the property of all these nobles and royals? It's called "theft" never mind how they got in the first place (happened back in 1066, in case you were wondering). Take it away and you're just as bad as the Spaniards who conquered Latin America and stole all the land that belonged to the Incan and Mayan empires. And if the government can do that to the royals and nobles, then they can do it to you just as easily. There's a reason why there is a _right_ to property. Rule of law applies to everyone. Or should.
And does maintaining the royals cost too much? Check out CGP Grey's interesting video on the subject: ruclips.net/video/bhyYgnhhKFw/видео.html
this is one of the most american things ive heard. I really hope its satire. the name is easy if you want to keep the same name, the republic or great britain and northern ireland just replace united kingdom with republic.... also its not theft at all, its our land, they stole it (also was not really 1066). if the british people were to retake our land into the hands of the people we would not "be as bad as the spaniards" but we would be more like if the native americans fought and took back their own land.
@@Chips402 - I'm an American, how else would I put it? And it's not satire.
I, read the public pays like $100,000 million or more to take care of the royals wow what about the poor its sad.
@@SussexYank There’s no urge to be a republic.
It won't be called the republic of the british isles anyway thats for certain for a very obvious reason because will be basically one island with a small bit of ireland which could join the republic of ireland anyway.
Yes!!!!!
the uk is much more modern with a monarchy than america. the weather might suck but atleast you dont go into debt just to get an education or healthcare.
most of europe has democratic governments but they also have monarchs
Yeah fair point. I'm definitely grateful for our National Health Service. It has flaws, but it's one of the best things about Britain in my opinion. The education thing used to be true, but the government increased tuition fees in to £9,000 per year a while back so it isn't anymore. The way the debt is repaid is less brutal than in the USA, though.
But still, the monarchy is pretty archaic. An elected head of state would definitely be more accountable and a more democratic way to go about things. And while Europe does have its fair share of monarchies, most European countries are republics.
@@TieranFreedman An elected head of state wouldn’t be any more accountable. Britain would, almost certainly, be elected by parliament. In other words, it would simply be the politicians deciding which of themselves to elevate to the top spot. It would be a circus, a long line of despised politician presidents who inspire no loyalty or unity within the people
There is lots of debt in England from healthcare and education. The difference is that in the UK, the government is stiffed with the debt and brits have to pay for it anyway.
It's time to revolt against this inherited privilege...
A constitution would definitely be a step in the right direction
I disagree. As good as a codified constitution aesthetically sounds, you have to consider the fact when a legal constitution is signed into law at a particular point in time then every subsequent generation who come after that constitution are essentially shackled to a constitution/system of government.
So if future generations want to adjust the system of governance to be able to effectively solve the issues of their day then they can't do that if their chained to a constitution that they have no say over that is written by people who are long gone.
Codified constitutions sound good but ultimately such legal documents always cause more problems than they solve.
A possible compromise is to perhaps have a list of bill of rights which sets a moral legal standard for that country to uphold. Technically speaking, we do kind of have that we the English bill of rights however I do agree that we do need a second bill of rights to remind the people and ruling classes/institutions alike where the moral legal line stands.
Therefore what the UK has at present is actually waay better than what most other countries like the US have as we have a uncodified constitution which allows for people within their respective eras of time to change without chaining people to outdated systems of governance.
@@thesaturdaytechchannelwith553Poppycock.
Will you research, please, how much taxpayers burden be reduced, if the monarchy is abolished? They should all follow Harry's example and step down. Yet, every country and society will have social issues.The Commonwralth nations can cancel the membership, too.
Royals out!
I am republican but the most important thing for me if we have to have a monarchy that they should be an example and someone we look up to and respect but they are definitely not these things. Liars adulterers hypocrites who do everything just to protect their lifestyles.
hypocrites like republican .
POWER TO THE PEOPLE!!!✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾
I submit that without the live role play of the monarchy and royals, and with a civil government only, England would be as boring as the rest of the countries in the world.
Cap their funding and make them pay tax problem solved
They should abolish it. If they don't leave peacefully then they should be removed with extreme violence!!! Just like a monarchy would do to you.
I don't need to write a novel on my views, just get rid of the lot of them