Republicans to call for monarchy referendum when Queen dies

The Guardian ^ | 04-20-2016 | Matthew Weaver

[captain_dave]

A republic is not a panacea for the problems of a monarchy. The problem for the UK is that in getting rid of the crown they would end up having an ineffective and weak president who would be appointed by the prime minister. In other words, they’d become a parliamentary dictatorship; a condition far worse than a constitutional monarchy. Also, what would happen to Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and so on?

[the scotsman]

You are an intelligent man, why do you believe such bollocks.

[Savrola]

Your remark about Australia, New Zealand and Canada is quite correct. It would not be merely the UK ‘s problem alone, but a major constitutional issue for all the Commonwealth realms.

I do not agree with the bleak sentiments of most of this thread. I think Charles will be a good king.

Some will warn that he will be another disaster like Edward VIII. I believe, and sincerely hope, that his reign, however short, will surprise his detractors in the manner of Edward VII. Give me ‘Bertie’ over ‘David.’

[sauropod]

LOL!

[SunkenCiv]

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