[Nicky91]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

It's just an illusion to mask the reality though, The monarch has no real power and will sign whatever needs to be signed... it's not like it offers any actual oversight. It's purely charade. It doesn't have to be either the current system or a US-style presidency, we could have more or less the exact system of government we have now (a party elected with a lead representative, not an elected president) without the pantomime of the Royal Family being involved. Although I personally would suggest that we don't want the exact system we have now either, and there should be a more radical overhaul of our democracy, which is barely fit for purpose.

same, but what our crown princess amalia is being paid by next year, 1.6 million a year

she gets that without doing anything, and crown princess of belgium goes into their military forces and refused that extra bit of money


what a difference you have with monarchs in other countries too

[Nicky91]

maybe an idea from William/Kate's children when they are little older again

to enlist them in either royal marine academy, or royal military academy

[Toy Soldier]

Originally Posted by Nicky91

maybe an idea from William/Kate's children when they are little older again

to enlist them in either royal marine academy, or royal military academy

Most of them do a little stint in the armed forces, to be fair. Harry drove around in tanks etc. and I think William flew helicopters and played soggy biscuit.

[Nicky91]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

Most of them do a little stint in the armed forces, to be fair. Harry drove around in tanks etc. and I think William flew helicopters and played soggy biscuit.

can't see our crown princess Amalia go in army or navy at all LOL

i mean she is very much showing to be bit vain, fashion diva-ish with lots of taste for luxurious french brands

maybe only one who can see here doing army or navy, Princess Ariane but that is because i find her bit tomboyish, not too obsessed regarding latest fashion trends

[Kizzy]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

Most of them do a little stint in the armed forces, to be fair. Harry drove around in tanks etc. and I think William flew helicopters and played soggy biscuit.

Define most..you mentioned 2, who else?

[The Slim Reaper]

Originally Posted by Nicky91

can't see our crown princess Amalia go in army or navy at all LOL

i mean she is very much showing to be bit vain, fashion diva-ish with lots of taste for luxurious french brands

maybe only one who can see here doing army or navy, Princess Ariane but that is because i find her bit tomboyish, not too obsessed regarding latest fashion trends

I'm hyped for the incoming jet threads

[joeysteele]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

It's just an illusion to mask the reality though, The monarch has no real power and will sign whatever needs to be signed... it's not like it offers any actual oversight. It's purely charade. It doesn't have to be either the current system or a US-style presidency, we could have more or less the exact system of government we have now (a party elected with a lead representative, not an elected president) without the pantomime of the Royal Family being involved. Although I personally would suggest that we don't want the exact system we have now either, and there should be a more radical overhaul of our democracy, which is barely fit for purpose.

Well yes, I agree we could.
However I'd still support the Monarchy.

The question on this thread doesn't ask about alternatives to a President however other than a Monarchy.

It asks about abolishing the Monarchy.
Option 1 abolish the Monarchy and have a President.

Option 2 keep only the Queen.

Option 3, leave all as it is.

Hence my opposition to a President, in answering the question.

[rusticgal]

Originally Posted by Kate!

Yes but rarely do they exercise their powers. Queenie should have intervened over Covid when her government didn't know what the **** they were playing at.

They are just happy to sit on their arses and be pampered. Also there are way too many hangers on.

I think its very niave to think they sit on their arses and get pampered...they do a lot behind the scenes. The Royal family..its history its pomp and ceremony doesnt get matched by any other country...they are a massive draw for Tourism.
As far as covid is concerned...this country or others have never dealt with anything like this before. Whoever was in power and had to make decisions would no doubt have made as many unfavoured decisions as Boris imo. Its very easy to sit there and critisise dealing with a crisis we have never had to deal with before.

[Kizzy]

Originally Posted by rusticgal

I think its very niave to think they sit on their arses and get pampered...they do a lot behind the scenes. The Royal family..its history its pomp and ceremony doesnt get matched by any other country...they are a massive draw for Tourism.
As far as covid is concerned...this country or others have never dealt with anything like this before. Whoever was in power and had to make decisions would no doubt have made as many unfavoured decisions as Boris imo. Its very easy to sit there and critisise dealing with a crisis we have never had to deal with before.

It does.. The French had an extremely popular royal family...well until the revolution.

Not saying that should happen here

[Ammi]

... Princess Eugenie is pregnant, if I could just pop that in here as a general Royal news thread....wishing her a healthy pregnancy.....