Should we abolish the Royal family?

[Kev]

Of course we shouldn't abolish the monarchy. It's an absurd idea based on some ridiculous understandings of history.

The monarchy isn't something that the people of Great Britain or an earlier government invented they are the Royal family because they were the rulers of this country for the best part of a 1000 years. All of their historic buildings and palaces are theirs, owned by them not the state.

How can the state abolish them and take away their stuff? It's fucking ridiculous, how would you like it if the state decided to abolish you and gave all your possessions to the state?

It's such a flawed understanding of history it makes me laugh.

Secondly the Royal family is tremendous value for money. They provide a cornerstone and bedrock of traditional British values. I find it remarkable that those who oppose rampant immigration and the growing multicultralism in our nation would vote for removing something that is the very fabric of Britishness.

Overseas we are known for our Royal Family and our castles. Get rid of them and we are known for Eastenders and Coronation Street.

The Queen is our head of state and I will be so bold to say hands down the best Head of State in the world!

Why?

Because she is the only head of state who can occupy from a position of neutrality. It's an amazing thing. She represents Britain itself rather than any political party, religious group or social agenda.

As Kirkland Laing wisely pointed out, who would you replace her with

Who wants as head of state a politician who represents a party, who may be seen disfavourably by the people. Look at how popular or not Gordon Brown and Tony Blair have been both domestically and abroad.

To some people, in the event of a tragedy for example people would see it as an insult to be met with such a figure representing their countries condolences when many blame them for whatever tragic fate has befallen them.

The queen does FAR FAR FAR FAR FAR FAR FAR more for the good of this country than David Beckham or any number of vastly overpaid professional footballers and BBC television presenters.

They are great value for money and one of the few things in this country to be proud of.

Yet because they are not entertainment people resent paying for them, whilst happily handing over £40 a month to Sky, it's fucked up.

Also the Royal Family and the Queen especially is a priceless asset in times of natural disaster and war. We are an afluent nation right now living in peace times but the Royal Family went a long way to keep morale going historically in times of war and disaster. Such a bedrock is NEEDED for a strong civilisation to unite behind.

The last time we abolished the monarchy look how that went. Cromwell was such a cunt he even banned Christmas. When he died the nation rejoiced and immediately invited back Charles II, the son of the king they had beheaded to rule over them once again.

Keep the Royal Family, they are an invaluable asset to this country.

[Andre]

I saw some documentary a while back where they traced the real direct descendant that should be the real King going by pure bloodline.

You have yourself some German ring ins there that got placed into power.