Do the British still believe in their monarchy?

I think British people have a lot of respect for the monarchy, but the reason for it has changed. King George VI was respected for his leadership during and after WW2. read more

I think British people have a lot of respect for the monarchy, but the reason for it has changed. King George VI was respected for his leadership during and after WW2. During the reign of Queen Elizabeth, more respect has been earned by mostly good judgements and listening to the people to modernise the monarchy. read more

One anti-monarchy group says that the Royals cost the British taxpayer more than £200 million ($320 million), according to AP reports. Even official estimates say that she costs £40 million a year. Despite that, in a poll in 2006, only 18 percent of Brits polled favored a Republic. read more

"You might as well adopt a father as make a monarchy." Bagehot had identified a developing national characteristic. As colonial power and the riches of empire declined, there was an increasing desire to define greatness as something other than wealth and territory. Britain wanted to believe it was, intrinsically, special. read more