Will the United Kingdom someday become a republic?

The simple answer is not any time in the foreseeable future. Bar the various conflicts in Ireland or Scottish independence movements, the United Kingdom has been one of the most politically stable nation states in the world. read more

The United Kingdom is known as a 'crowned republic' for a reason - the Monarchy holds THEORETICAL power, but in practice it is never used - elected politicians do all the de facto running of the country. read more

Becoming a republic would give every citizen the chance to become head of state (in theory anyway). Those who think having a monarch is a good thing would point to how unusual it is to have one and it generates more interest, tourism, media attention etc. having a monarch (and family) than a president. read more

Republicanism in the United Kingdom is the political movement that seeks to replace the United Kingdom's monarchy with a republic. For those who want a non-hereditary head of state, the method by which one should be chosen is not agreed upon, with some favouring an elected president, some an appointed head of state with little power. read more