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Will we see the end of the British Monarchy in our life time?

Posted on 7/16/19 at 1:36 pm
Posted by jbraua
Oklahoma City, OK
Member since Oct 2007
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Posted on 7/16/19 at 1:36 pm
For purposes of this discussion, let's say "our life time" is the next 40 years. As a British history buff, I appreciate the royal family and the tradition and charm they bring to the UK in general; however, there are those in the UK who feel they are nothing but an unnecessary drain on the public coffers. I predict popularity will diminish with the passing of the Queen. Charles doesn't have the same appeal.



Posted by OysterPoBoy
City of St. George
Member since Jul 2013
35538 posts
Posted on 7/16/19 at 1:38 pm to
Man, if I had to get my son to dress like that it would involve a fistfight. He thinks sweatpants are too fancy.
Posted by TDsngumbo
Alpha Silverfox
Member since Oct 2011
41747 posts
Posted on 7/16/19 at 1:38 pm to
What happens if the elders all die and then all of Will and Harry's children are gay or sterile? Can a royal be adopted?
Posted by OweO
Plaquemine, La
Member since Sep 2009
114063 posts
Posted on 7/16/19 at 1:39 pm to
No
Posted by el Gaucho
He/They
Member since Dec 2010
53128 posts
Posted on 7/16/19 at 1:40 pm to
One of the princes married a Muslim single mom

It’s really sad
Posted by Mike da Tigah
Bravo Romeo Lima Alpha
Member since Feb 2005
58967 posts
Posted on 7/16/19 at 1:41 pm to
I think the royals are a net positive for society. They serve as a constant reminder if nothing else just how far we’ve gone down the shitter in acceptable attire. They may be pompous asses, but at least they’re well dressed pompous asses.
Posted by Cdawg
TigerFred's Living Room
Member since Sep 2003
59614 posts
Posted on 7/16/19 at 1:50 pm to
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Will we see the end of the British Monarchy in our life time?

Who the frick cares besides NBC news and People magazine?
Posted by Pettifogger
Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone
Member since Feb 2012
79326 posts
Posted on 7/16/19 at 1:53 pm to
I suspect most brits recognize that the royal family generates huge $$$ in tourism, as well as harder to calculate $$$ derived from the ongoing concept of the British monarchy. There is a certain level of cachet for British products, landmarks, etc. that just won't be the same without it.
Posted by red sox fan 13
Valley Park
Member since Aug 2018
15358 posts
Posted on 7/16/19 at 2:04 pm to
I would rather have actual royals that used to rule the country in history rather than the fricking Kardashians or Jenners or any of those people.
Posted by Indefatigable
Member since Jan 2019
26655 posts
Posted on 7/16/19 at 2:07 pm to
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they are nothing but an unnecessary drain on the public coffers


The Crown estate and it’s holdings brings in far, far, far more money to the British Treasury than they receive from parliament.

They own a large portion of the most valuable property in the UK, and most it not all of it generates a ton of wealth. Land development, shopping/retail, mineral and fishing rights, etc etc.
This post was edited on 7/16/19 at 2:11 pm
Posted by kywildcatfanone
Wildcat Country!
Member since Oct 2012
119542 posts
Posted on 7/16/19 at 2:09 pm to
It will end when the queen dies. Britisters don't want Chuck.
Posted by Landmass
Member since Jun 2013
18191 posts
Posted on 7/16/19 at 2:10 pm to
Brits love their royalty for some reason.
Posted by Harry Caray
Denial
Member since Aug 2009
18649 posts
Posted on 7/16/19 at 2:10 pm to
I'm very ignorant so please help me out, what does the royal family actually do?
Posted by Areddishfish
The Wild West
Member since Oct 2015
6284 posts
Posted on 7/16/19 at 2:11 pm to
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however, there are those in the UK who feel they are nothing but an unnecessary drain on the public coffers.


Yeah, I still think they are a minority. The people there eat it up.
Posted by fr33manator
Baton Rouge
Member since Oct 2010
124590 posts
Posted on 7/16/19 at 2:13 pm to
Need to overthrow those inbreds and establish a new monarchy that will reclaim England for Englishman! Drive out the Saracens.
Posted by LSU Coyote
Member since Sep 2007
53390 posts
Posted on 7/16/19 at 2:41 pm to
That lil youngblood looks sharp!
This post was edited on 7/16/19 at 2:41 pm
Posted by CoachDon
Louisville
Member since Sep 2014
12409 posts
Posted on 7/16/19 at 2:56 pm to
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Will we see the end of the British Monarchy in our life time? by jbraua


At over 1000 years old and being the oldest governing on the planet, I doubt it will come to an end unless the bloodlines die off.

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