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I would say that on a dispassionate and purely scientific/ academic level I am mildly pro-monarchy on the grounds that it generally produces the most peaceful and stable outcomes for the peasants, I mean citizens.

I’m not sayings its a perfect system and i’d be very happy to abolish it if we can come up with a demonstrably superior algorithm, i mean system.

One of the best reasons for having a monarchy, in my view, is that you get a good chuckle at those who get really exercised over the whole thing and turn up to royal occasions to shout things like “NOT MY KING!”. That never fails to put a smile on my face.

    C_J Scousers hate the royal family. I may have to reconsider my position.

      Can’t be arsed arguing their cause but I think a slimmed down royal family that is above the political fray is broadly speaking a good thing.

        When the Queen died, someone on here (think it was @LT42 ) posted one of the funniest twitter clips I’ve ever seen - two old birds in tears outside Buckingham Palace ’I can’t believe she’s gone, she was OUR Queen’ etc and then a few mins later the two of them were doing an impromptu sing-a-long for the crowd, complete with hip-hip-hoorays and everything.

        I should also mention the entertainment value of the Great British eccentrics at the other end of the spectrum, the hardcore flag waving badged-up guys. They always brighten my day too, the fucking state of them. It’s a sign of a civilised country. You don’t see that sort of thing in Russia.

          I’d like to see court jesters make a comeback.

          OLB would be a shoo-in.

          alistair As someone fairly detached from the Idea of the royal family being useful or necessary, can you explain that for me? What’s the value for what they cost?

              When I read the title of this thread, thought it would be about Ed getting a dicky tummy or something

              bosstrabs Lol I was genuinely curious as I see the royals as a complete waste of time and money, but maybe I was missing something as a foreign heathen.

                C_J i mean if we’re talking entertainment value, was there anything like the time when fergie got papp’d topless poolside getting her feet sucked off by her financial advisor, and the sound recordings of the current king saying he wants to be the current queen’s tampon. I was only 10 and to this day have not experienced anything like it.

                  Lads if you ever want to feel GREAT about GREAT Britain, just go and take a walk around Windsor Castle.

                  It’s unbelievable Jeff.

                  • Amps replied to this.

                    Been there, but what’s my favourite castle?

                    Answer: Caernarfon.

                      bosstrabs Been there, but what’s my favourite castle?

                      Answer: Caernarfon.

                      Not bad, but youwr rong.

                      Correct answer is, obviously, TRANCELOTT