2007-09-11 10:29:57 · 44 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Royalty
No. Next question.
2007-09-11 10:32:50 · answer #1 · answered by rosbif 7 · 8⤊ 3⤋
Depends what you mean by 'thing of the past.' Many people think they are still relevant. But..admitting that they do live in incredible luxury and have no real powers most would ask if they are even needed. A royal family is more of an idea really than something necessary. Everything would run just fine without it, but some see it as what defines England as a nation.
2007-09-16 12:00:27 · answer #2 · answered by Lady Miss Keir 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hello, I certainly hope some of you people respect your parents because you certainly need to be taught something. The Queen is loved the world over,she's a mum that has gone through some difficult times just as any mum's do. Whom would like to see take the place of my Queen and family (i say my because you it seems are not loyalist) and have the right to say your opinion because her family helped to fight for free speech. If you want a President or other nonentities stand in the parks and shout like the empty headed bigots that are waiting in the shadows.It can only become a thing in the past if we lose our heritage.
2007-09-13 09:59:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
To which royal family do you alude? If you are speaking of the Windsors of Buckingham Palace I would have to say no. They've had quite a bit of turbulance over the years but they've got staying power.
2007-09-18 12:33:18 · answer #4 · answered by talondora 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No they are a vital institution of Great Britain to prevent a dictatorship happening. The Prime Minister and Government always defer to the reigning Monarch as Head Of State: Although the government administrates.It is a delicate and marvellous balance of powers. If the Labour party continue their subtle attacks on the Royal Family who they want to oust-then democracy will suffer and suffer.......
2007-09-11 10:35:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 1⤋
Not so long as i live. i think it is a most important part of this country and a very valued tradition to the world, not to mentiopn a rally point for national pride.. i am ascot and i want independance but i still belive in the royal family and thier vital role
2007-09-11 10:37:59 · answer #6 · answered by IHATETHEEUSKI 5 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Hopefully
2007-09-13 03:09:43 · answer #7 · answered by alan h 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I certainly hope not. I am American but I love Queen Elizabeth. I'm almost her age, so I can tell you from experience she does a great deal of charity work.
In addition I remember how much time she has given to soldiers returning from war, especially the wounded, and their families.
I recall seeing her, personally, helping to save precious art treasures during the fire to that residence. She actually was endangering her own life to save Britain's heritage.
She can pull more than half the world into unity in an instant. This is no small deed.
As for cost??? lol, try our presidential palace, The Whitehouse, expenses in relation to your Queen's.
2007-09-12 00:05:12 · answer #8 · answered by deedydavis 1 · 4⤊ 2⤋
How? They are still here and active. They on occasions bring the nation together like nothing else. Or do you not realise this. You read too many newspapers and believe the pathetic journalistic stories full of republican rubbish and liberal cr*p. Get a grip, they are one of a few institutions left that gives us an identity.
2007-09-11 10:38:18 · answer #9 · answered by chi-chi 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I certainly hope so. They are outmoded,disfunctional and serve no useful purpose.The tourists will still visit our beautiful country which consists of a lot more than the Windsors!!
2007-09-16 06:26:29 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
God Bless George Washington whom even your George the 3rd called an extraordinary man!!
2007-09-17 05:24:09 · answer #11 · answered by A. S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋