Republicanism versus Monarchy in Great Britain

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Originally Posted by Nurvingiel

As for subsidizing the monarchy, this could end without actually getting rid of the monarchy. I think the term is bicycle monarchy. They are ordinary folks born into the role of monarchs, rather than fabulously wealthy folks born into the role. I don't know that much about it though, but it seems it would work.

I agree. I think there are several reforms which could be made to the monarchy without abolishing it, and this is a good one. AFAIK quite a lot of the monarch's family are on the Civil List (I might be wrong about this, though), and I think it could feasibly be restricted to the monarch, his/her consort, and the heir to the throne.

Nice list, Gaffer I can't think of anything to add at the moment...

(RE: Iraq - Blair did hold a vote in Parliament, but I don't think he was actually required to, because one of the powers of royal prerogative is to declare war. Probably not one of those things you'd get away with now though )