The document contains arguments for both the retention of the British Monarchy and the abolition of the British Monarchy.
It also explains the general role of the monarchy, as well as the things that are expected of the royal family.
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ARGUMENTS (KEEPING MONARCHY) ROLE OF MONARCHY ARGUMENTS(ABOLISHING)
The queen is rather a neutral head of state (not Before Civil War (1642-51): Monarch was all Monarchy(hereditary) is inappropriate for a
involved in politics so much and not chosen by one powerful (easily kill and execute for instance) modern democratic society (people should be
particular party); she could therefore prevent Over time monarch lost right to control able to elect their head of state)
Britain from becoming a dictatorship (e.g by Parliament Elected head of state can be hold accountable
refusing laws) Today role is mainly ceremonial for their actions, a monarch could misuse
She stands for British values and national unity Queen is head of state and represents country their status if they wanted to
She is an integral part of the nations culture Official head of church Royal families reinforce the idea that some
Represents Britains interests abroad and improve Can prevent law/signs them, opens Parliament people are born better than others and that
international relationships (by traveling or visits subjects, shows support (disasters) etc citizens need to be ruled
receiving/welcoming other heads of states) Popularity of royal family has increased in Royal family is very expensive for the
It is better to have an unelected head of state who recent years due in part to the younger country (security, palaces) higher taxes for
does not need support of a particular group / groups generation led by Prince William and Harry citizens which could be spend on more
Brings stability to a country, in contrast to a They use their position to raise awareness of important things such as health service
president who changes every few years issues such as mental health(use their own Tourist would come to Britain anyway,
Royal family does a lot of charity work problems to highlight that, for instance the loss since the royal family is not the only thing
Attract tourists, who bring in money and therefore of their mother Diana) in Britain that attracts tourists( a lot of
contribute to the British economy There are numbers of people who believe that sights e.g)
British monarchy should be abolished and
turn into a republic instead
What’s expected by royal family:
They represent the country/ the monarchy, and can therefore not do whatever they want; they are expected to be close to their subjects; they don’t really have any freedom/ personal space
Have to serve in the army/ supposed to be a role model (values of country) / have to parcipitate in royal ceremonies/ they shouldn’t show their wealth because it puts them in a bad light
Mistakes they made: Prince Harry´s former lifestyle, Prince Charles and Diana (cheating)
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