Her family will still spend £32.1 million, quite a lot of money. read more
Mainly because most people can’t be bothered to change it. Things work OK now. The Queen has the power to veto laws and appoint the prime minister. read more
The argument regarding the need, or desire, for a constitutional monarchy goes both ways. Some have argued, especially in the case of the British monarchy, that the royals serve only to fulfill a nostalgia for Britain’s history and that they draw tourism. read more
Be careful about referring to the United Kingdom as England - it REALLY annoys the Scots, Welsh and Northern Irish. It is still a monarchy because centuries ago, all countries were, and it has never had a lasting revolution or seen the need to change. read more