UK is Fucked
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"In a monarchy, a king or queen is Head of State. The British Monarchy is known as a constitutional monarchy. This means that, while The Sovereign is Head of State, the ability to make and pass legislation resides with an elected Parliament.
Although The Sovereign no longer has a political or executive role, he or she continues to play an important part in the life of the nation.
As Head of State, The Monarch undertakes constitutional and representational duties which have developed over one thousand years of history. In addition to these State duties, The Monarch has a less formal role as 'Head of Nation'. The Sovereign acts as a focus for national identity, unity and pride; gives a sense of stability and continuity; officially recognises success and excellence; and supports the ideal of voluntary service.
In all these roles The Sovereign is supported by members of their immediate family."
So what does "The Monarchy" look like post Elizabeth?
Does a King Charles or King William elicit the same "focus of national identity, unity and pride" that Elizabeth has provided since WWII?It just seems Tabloids and media in Britain have done enough to destroy the mythmaking and stagecraft needed to present Charles and his children in any sort of good light and to suddenly be steadfast defenders of the crown is an interesting pivot to say the least.
- things are going to getting weird when the boss queen dies. Could have end of monarchy, Commonwealth and full UK separatism in no time.Fax_Benson
- Can't see Cornwall hanging around for long after that.Fax_Benson
- East Anglia will fall into the seaFax_Benson
- +1 on last paragraphNairn
- Charles is a nonce, like his nonce brother. No PR machine can undo thatPhanLo