[David Hunter]

Am I the only Briton who feels dread at the prospect of a bank holiday weekend filled with the media's wall to wall coverage of the Royal Jubilee?

God, how I wish Britain had an elected head of state and fully elected Houses of Parliament. A written constitution wouldn't go amiss either.

Now we have reached the 21st century its time the British were citizens not subjects. Up with the Republic, down with the Monarchy.

[Torie]

It is in Britain's best interest in my opinion to keep the fiction going for as long as possible. It is good for the tourist industry, and still gives Britain a certain cachet.

[Paleo Conservative]

Am I the only Briton who feels dread at the prospect of a bank holiday weekend filled with the media's wall to wall coverage of the Royal Jubilee?

God, how I wish Britain had an elected head of state and fully elected Houses of Parliament. A written constitution wouldn't go amiss either.

Be careful what you ask for. The Canadian constitution that was rewritten in the 1980s undermines many of the right such as free speech that the US Constitution guarantees.

[goldstategop]

There may have been once upon a time something exalted about a Republic. But after seeing the likes of Clinton, a monarchy sounds better. The U.K and Canada are lucky to have a Golden Jubilee to celebrate this year. If only we Yanks had someone we greatly revered around for 50 years...

[Tomalak]

Yeah, how about Tony Blair writes it himself?

We, the People of the United Kingdom, in order to form a more Politically Correct European Union, do hereby ensure the following principles are ground in law:

Britain will never again be allowed her own currency.

Abortion is a human right, and any challenge to this will be a hate crime.

Capital Punishment can never be restored.

The Conservative Party is now The Official Opposition, and will remain that way, because they are not permitted to form another government, ever.

Her Majesty will be replaced by Her Real Majesty, Cherie Blair.

Gerry Adams is now President of Northern Ireland.

Gays have the right to marry, adopt and respect. Refusing to pick up their soap in a shower is a hate crime.

Income tax shall never be reduced....

*Shudders* I think we will leave things as they are, thank you.

[Tomalak]

Oh, and Roy Hattersley has some nerve writing about how much the Queen Mother costs the country. He was one of the worst ministers in by far the worst British government in the last 60 years. The Labour Government of 1974-1979 cost the country more than a dozen monarchies.

[RichInOC]

Best of luck. All you need are leaders of the same high caliber as the gentlemen who fought in our revolution, drafted our constitution and first served in our government.

Oops.

[gitmo]

I recall on my first trip to Great Britain having a discussion with a local. The British lady commented that so-and-so "is Royalty, if I'm not mistaken."

I was shocked that this person actually believes this stuff. That there was some tangible difference between people descended from ancient kings and lords and such and other people. I obviously wasn't unaware of the British crown, but that anyone actually took Royal lineage seriously was surprising.

[CatoRenasci]

For good or ill, the monarchy is the only thing Britain has besides Magna Charta that captures any American imaginations, and Magna Charta appeals only to those few who know what it is. To loose the monarchy would end Britain's special relationship with the United States within 5-10 years.

[tet68]

I'll trade you Bill Clinton.

[weikel]

Yes why don't you brits give up the only thing that has a chance of saving you from falling totally into the commie EU(sarcasm). Democracy always leads to socialism the problem is the royal family has stayed out of politics completely since Queen Anne.

[tm22721]

The British monarchy is not PC because it is is white-only. No blacks , islamics or hispanics need apply.

THAT is why American wasps worship the British monarchy.

BUMP

[The Iguana]

My complaint is not that we were encouraged to drool over the memory of an evil empire.

I sincerely doubt that The Guardian has ever used that phrase in connection with the Soviet Union.

I know which "empire" I'd rather take my chances living in.

For the statists at The Guardian, it's another story.

[rebelsoldier]

Actually, I'd prefer Britain reinstitute the Empire, crush the EU, and assume its rightful place as sovereign of Europe, and disperate parts thereof. Furthermore, I hope America helps 'em do it.