Kings and Prince's and Democracy

A lot of discussion here in UK about Prince Andrew and his association with Epstein.
While Andrew has agreed to loose his titles, the impact of further allegations has thrown the spotlight on the British Royal Family as a whole.
One can only guess what the late Queen Elizabeth 11, would make of these new revelations.
Meanwhile, in America the protests taking place against the Trump Administration begs the question about the future of Democracy itself.
I can't imagine a Britain without it's Royal Family, despite what's happening right now,
however having seen the banners being displayed during the protests in the USA, it throws up the question on "Democracy not Kings", maybe the banner would be better displaying Kings not Dictators....just a thought JB

 

ANDREW - not Edward. Edward is the current Duke of Edinburgh

 

IMO the whole lot of them should be banished to the pit of pointlessness. They only 'serve' ONE thing - themselves.

 

Thanks for pointing out my big mistake.
I have corrected that....sorry


(Yesterday, when I was writing the post, news came of the loss of my sister, I obviously wasn't thinking straight, but that's no excuse.)

 

Condolences.

 

Sorry for your loss.

 

Prince Andrew has recently been stripped of his title and all that comes with it although, for now at least, he is still eighth in the line of succession to the throne

 

I do tend to believe that King Charles, was alerted to further revelations and made the decision to strip him of his royal titles.
While I understand some peoples thinking of the Royal Family, throughout history, yes, there has been much controversy within the Monachy.
Present day, I look upon the Royal family, solely as figureheads of our country, the benefits of such, bring both trade and tourism to the UK.
I certainly prefer Royalty to a Dictatorship......regards JB

 

Figureheads immersed in hypocrisy (kill animals for fun and yet head animal welfare charities; have carbon footprints the size of small towns and yet head up Environmental organisations) and dodgy-dealings (which, in most cases, they isolate themselves from by doing that via lackeys).

And as to "I certainly prefer Royalty to a Dictatorship" - Ireland has no Royalty and nor does France; are either Dictatorships? It is very possible to be a Republic and NOT be a Dictatorship - let the people decide.

There is also often quoted what I regard as inane defences for a Monarchy, such as:

"If we had no Monarch we would have Tony Blair as President". Maybe - but ONLY if people VOTED for him!

"It costs each person only 1.5p a week to have a Monarchy". That may be a true fact but the £500 MILLION could be better spent on, for example, health, education, infrastructure.

And as for the fact they use the word "work" so often: I cannot believe that attending grand lunches and holidaying MOST of the year is work.

Finally (!) - in case anyone is not aware: ALL Charlies' medals were given to him by his Mummy for SERVICES to the Monarchy - i.e. for services to the business that keeps him in splendour. I have more respect for anyone who has just one medal that was earned.

 

I take it your not in favour of them NMRN? Cheers me olde mate.