Monday 13 June 2016

monarchy vs republic

The Queen had a lovely weekend:
Weekend of celebrations for Queen's birthday - ITV News

She was busy celebrating three years ago for the Golden Jubilee:
Jay Doubleyou: the monarchy

But not everyone was celebrating...
Diamond Jubilee v Republican Britain - BBC News

And, yes, there is a Republican Party in the UK:
Republic | Campaigning for a democratic alternative to the monarchy

How many reasons can you find for not having the monarchy?
What it’s like to be a Republican, as the Queen celebrates turning 90 | News | The Independent

How British is the British royal family?
Jay Doubleyou: royals

They have certainly been around a long time:
Retaining the royals: why has the British monarchy survived – and thrived? | History Extra

But for how long?
Tory MP says Queen's demise 'will put the monarchy's position into perspective' | Daily Mail Online

The monarchy is very much mixed up with British identity:
Jay Doubleyou: what is british history?
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