ruveyn wrote:
The monarchs reign in Britain only because the people want them to. England could become a Republic inside of a week if there were a nationwide plebiscite and the the People ordained a Republic. Don't blame the royals. They do not reign by force, but by law and custom.
ruveyn
Hem, the last bit was right but the first bit isn't . The people don't have a choice based on any kind of referendum, as much as the symbol of the Tudor rose and Victoria cross so on represents. Although the hearts remain true in the people the voice stands within the monarchy. No voting system would ever hand down a court order for the foreign judge, and vice versa.
Anyway, royalty is what has helped to shape our country and not to deny people that leadership. Such as the prince of Monaco, or Persia or brazil par example.
http://www.royal.gov.uk/Home.aspx