5 European Monarchies Most Likely to be Abolished

[@greentree68]

I really don’t think the British monarchy will be going anywhere anytime soon, despite all the controversies and scandals. But if the monarchy does fall, I hope it’s nothing like the Romanovs or the Bourbons.

[@hayleyjames7197]

I mean with how huge the Commonwealth is too, it's not just England that comes into play. I would say it is one of the least likely to be abolished. Like with Charles it may be rocky, but Elizabeth has done an amazing job the past 70ish years and William and Kate are doing great for the younger generations.

[@tshepormolekwa882]

I don't see the fall of the British monarchy under Queen Elizabeth II but I don't think the ship will float if Prince Charles is the captain.

[@purpleskiesforever]

@@tshepormolekwa882 I predict Charles will take the crown for about a year and then retire. He's out of touch but not stupid so he knows he's not liked. But i think he also wants to be King Charles III for awhile since he's waited for so long. I think it'll take a year before UK subjects say 'that's enough...get out'.

[@sarasamaletdin4574]

@ Hayley James Commonwealth and UK can separately decide if they wish to keep the monarchs. It’s not likely they all would want to remove them but the final ranking was UK focused.

[@04nbod]

@@hayleyjames7197 Charles isn't dumb. When he becomes King the focus will switch to William, he will be a transition monarch who will make his mark by modernising the monarchy. He will bring costs down, reduce the size of the working family. This has been known for a very long time and is what Meghan accused him of racism for.

[@a.hoctavius5848]

The Prince of Monaco basically owns the whole city and every citizen of Monaco is basically a millionaire or a billionaire .... so the House of Grimaldi isn’t going anywhere! The methodology used here is inherently flawed.

[@botchamaniajeezus]

they mentioned that tbf

[@gjok8785]

yeah they should have been number 10 because without the monarchy there's no Monaco

[@leonieromanes7265]

I'm not sold on the idea of monarchy, but I respect prince Albert for his environmental work.

[@gostavoadolfos2023]

The spanish royal family used to own most of southern and central America and they lost it all. Now use your imagination and apply the same perspective on a piece of rock!

[@suej9329]

A.H. Octavius, I agree and I think this is more of a gossip site than a documentary. A lot of it is speculation, not reality.

[@hobela8515]

“Soon there will be only five Kings left-the King of England, the King of Spades, the King of Clubs, the King of Hearts and the King of Diamonds” -King Farouk of Egypt

[@jamesfrancisedwardstuart6255]

I love that quote.

[@dhaliazaid4479]

ooooooooooooooh I would love for a documentary in English about the Egyptian Royal Family without POV of the military the King and his sisters have amazing interesting history

[@gostavoadolfos2023]

@@dhaliazaid4479 and his mother Queen Nazli was an iconic and yet scandalous figure.

[@dhaliazaid4479]

@@gostavoadolfos2023 yes I want to know more about her and affair with the minister

[@majidaljaburi7870]

I’m very surprised that no one takes the history about him and it’s sad

[@jimmyendacott8663]

Australians may not love the Queen, but they do love a public holiday and they won't want to lose the Queen's birthday as a day to get drunk.

[@KokueiKatana13]

😂😂😂

[@Ronald-ks2iy]

The monarch’s birthday would be replaced with Republic Day! Australia should abolish the monarchy and name deserving sons and daughters of the soil as their president & head of state!

[@QueenY-co7es]

General

[@RossHannah-ny5fs]

They don't need a public holiday to get drunk. They manage doing that every week; as bad as Britons. Alcoholism is basically a hobby.

[@manuelcampagna7781]

Some years ago a referendum favoured abolishing the Australian monarchy. Why is it still a monarchy? Because so far Aussies haven't been able to agree on what to replace the monarchy with.

[@Liz86000]

Monaco won’t abolish Monarchy, they have no reason to as they want to remain independent to have no taxes. If there is no monarch, it goes back to France.

[@traingirl09]

Yeah, this is true.

[@maggiemae7539]

They are not a monarch. Only Caroline is of royalty.

[@robertat.8817]

Same goes for Liechtenstein.

[@user-nm2tf7ch3g]

no they wouldn't. immigrat disasters etc, france is no more than just 3rd world country.

[@Liz86000]

@@user-nm2tf7ch3g LOL, stop watching Fox News or whatever. I'm French, I live in France, I have Social Security, a free or no really expensive University, paid holidays and great food. We are definitely NOT a 3rd world country my dear.

[@dylanduffy1995]

I dont think Liechtenstein will get rid of their monarchy, I went to Liechtenstein and saw that they're really popular and the current Prince is nice

[@jhobertjohnmartinez2400]

True - that state is rich and people love their monarch

[@chrismc410]

@@jhobertjohnmartinez2400 even though some say he's the last European absolute monarch left, depending on who you ask. There is also the Vatican, which is also a monarchy but its more a theocracy than anything else. I doubt the microstate monarchies are going anywhere like Monaco, Luxembourg and Liechtenstein. They survived the HRE, Austria-Hungary, Prussia, Imperial Germany, Nazi Germany, the Cold War. They're not going anywhere. The UK, they tried the Republic route and went back to monarchy. I doubt they'll do it again. Scandinavian countries that are monarchies, they're likely not going anywhere either

[@fildariusv7045]

@@chrismc410 A small correction: Although it is true there were a few years of "republican" Britain, it was more of a dictatorship than an actual republic

[@marygracelumayno5311]

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[@didaypascua203]

U idol Charles as king u idol adultery

[@morganread488]

I disagree about the UK. I’ve lived in Australia, England, and Scotland. In Australia we are pretty apathetic. Brits on the other hand love to complain but they don’t actually hate the monarchy enough to ever actually change.

[@Djfoo68]

There is only one Queen, Elizabeth ll....and the British Monarchy will go nowhere! Especially when William and Catherine take the throne!

[@chanleymuir6469]

Scotland has once again elected a Pro-Independence parliament and calls for a second independence Referendum, alongside the most incompetent and corrupt UK gov in recent memory, will see Scotland regain her independence AND (foolishly for the Royals) the Royals have been played by WM in PUBLICLY demonstrating political bias in the last two days, which has only increased calls for a Republic once Scotland regains her independence. All that being said, I don’t think England will be looking to abolish the “British” Royals anytime soon.

[@NatE1]

Dont say we for Australians, you dont speak for everyone here.

[@morganread488]

@@NatE1 sorry I thought it was clear I was talking in general terms. I would say in general Australians are apathetic towards the issue of constitutional monarchy vs republic. Is that better?

[@morganread488]

@@chanleymuir6469 I agree that it’s quite likely Scotland will regain independence. I just don’t know if she’ll also reject the monarchy as well. The royal family are after all direct descendants of the Scottish Royal Family as well. Maybe they will go for a similar relationship to her as Australia. I don’t know though we will have to wait and see.

[@hazel2546]

The Principality of Monaco isn’t going anywhere, Prince Albert is absolutely loved by everyone in Monaco and he is quite modern and often can be seen on the streets just hanging with people. And anyways no one in Monaco is going to give up all the privileges they have because of the Prince, no taxes, cleanliness, a country not in debt, thriving economy etc.

[@uan2498]

And everyone in the principality appears just relaxed And happy 😊

[@RRP2]

Indeed

[@RRP2]

Love❤

[@shelbypink1]

I think it would be cool if you did a series where you look at monarchy's and royal houses who lost power, but could come back and who would be the king or queen of those monarchs.

[@victoriadealba5558]

Yes, it would be interesting

[@l2516]

That would be really interesting indeed! Especially why they lost their power. Was it a bad ruler, a famine, a revolution or all combined? 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@callnight1441]

yessssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@kimma508]

That would be great to see!! Love your idea!

[@mariafyodorovna8362]

@@l2516 For the german, and austrian empire it was none of those reasons, but civil unrest because they lost the war.

[@afebus8383]

also, Elizabeth isn't sovereign over all the Commonwealth of Nations members, only the Commonwealth realms, which are only 16 countries. The remainder of the 54 have their own heads of state and government.

[@aquincum9482]

There are also other inaccuracies in the whole video. Its more gossip centered, history and politics are not her strengths.

[@pineapplesareyummy6352]

Thank you. I thought it unlikely that the South Asian countries would have the Queen as their Head of State given the bitter history and resentment over there. It makes sense it's only a few countries within the Commonwealth (mostly those with actual British ancestry) who still recognise the Queen.

[@Introvertsan]

They have their own heads of state but ultimately still answer to her as alot as they have governors in parliament which represents her

[@dantefreeman7849]

@@Introvertsan actually no. Only 16 are independent constitutional monarchies who have the queen as head of state but they have Governor Generals who represent the Queen. All the others are republics who notice the queen as a diplomatic figure, she has no power within the boundaries of the republics as she only has diplomatic status that grants immunity and other privileges.

[@dantefreeman7849]

@@Introvertsan and governors and the queen cannot participate in parliament, the queen is represented by the speaker of the house.

[@mr.d8747]

*Monaco: We have the longest reigning dynasty in the world* *Japan: Am I a joke to you?*

[@hubertusvenator5838]

The current Japanese dynasty is not very old by Europe's chronology. My country, Portugal, colonised Japan in the XVI century.

[@mr.d8747]

@@hubertusvenator5838 *Neither Portuguese dynasty is very old by Japan's chronology. Your country, Portugal never colonised Japan, there were only some traders and missionaries. However, Japan did colonise itself. Maybe the Japanese Empire wasn't as big as the Portuguese, but at it's peak during WWII it still controlled most of Southeast Asia; Korea; the eastern parts of China, Mongolia, and Russia; and many Pacific islands, including of course the Japanese islands. I'm not from Japan, but the historically verifiable reigning of the Yamato dynasty (aka the Imperial House of Japan) is more than twice of the Grimaldi family (the noble family of Monaco, which isn't even royal but princely and the rank of a prince is even less than a king) and I think that it's impressive and waaay longer than any other dynasty ever. And it's still reigning since 539! (Of course legednds go back circa 1000 more years)*

[@hubertusvenator5838]

@@mr.d8747 We colonised 53 current nation-states and Japan is one of them. We colonised every habitable continent. We started our imperial enterprise with the conquest of Ceuta on August 21st of 1415. Within a century, we ruled the world.

[@mr.d8747]

@@hubertusvenator5838 *When the Portugese arrived to Japan, Japan's monarchy was already 1000 years old and it continued to exist up to this day. Maybe you ruled the world, but the Japanese ruled longer than you and that's the sad truth. Japan follows male only primogeniture, which means that every single Japanese emperor's male only line can be traced back to the first historical emperors in the 6th century. This means that there was only one dynasty in Japan since the beginings, while the Kingdom of Portugal only existed from 1139 to 1910 and there was 5 dynasty. You can't deny that there was no other dynasty ruling as long as the Imperial House of Japan.*

[@bjarke7886]

@@hubertusvenator5838 ? dude having a trading station dosent mean you colonised japan lol

[@wildsurfer12]

18:50 I don’t know where you got your information from but Brexit has had no impact on how the monarchy in viewed in Britain at all. In the most recent polling done it shows that 75% of British people support the monarchy (exc don’t knows.) There is far more resentment in British society towards their own elected politicians than the monarchy, so becoming a republic is off the table. I think you’ve been reading the Guardian a bit too much, which isn’t an accurate portrayal of what the majority of British people think.

[@SymphonyBrahms]

Independence for Scotland!

[@eelsemaj99]

King’s consent is also as I understand it something that is used by the government to block non-government bills. (for example when the government tried to use it to block some brexit legislation initiated by Labour).

[@shantyclips6358]

"Working and paying taxes"... Hun, the reason why there are so many rich people in Monaco is precisely because they don't have taxes!

[@elenaklyuzova2397]

Many rich people because property costs that much so normal people just don’t have much chances to live there. It’s not a logic line: Monaco = many rich people = easy to make money there. It’s a right logic sentence Monaco = expensive to live = many rich people come to live there and normal people stay aside

[@isobel9593]

As a Brit, I can't see the Windsors going anywhere. The Queen is adored, Charles's popularity has grown in recent years and William and Catherine are very well liked. And the money they bring in far outways their cost. I like your videos, but I think you were exaggerating with the problems they face. Calls for a republic are quite low!

[@YungManny3]

exactly. Thats why I don't understand the people who get mad over their cost when they bring in much more

[@tudorrosey76]

I agree! The British throne will not fall.

[@nc5193]

I agree other than Charles, he isn't likeable. I think it's best if he passes the throne to William otherwise they may be at risk.

[@dimryan3464]

Many Scotts hate British royal family.

[@sorettaray8829]

Yeah I think cause the UK monarchy is more well known it’s easy for someone to be harder on them. I think Lindsay is being particularly harsh in her rankings and much of the same lack of popularity in other monarchies gained more points. Lindsay seems to want the UK monarchy to fall, but she’s woefully off the mark.

[@solotraveller888]

The Grimaldis of Monaco have owned the place for over 700yrs now. They’re not going anywhere.

[@paulleckner8235]

Agreed. No taxes and a decent standard of living. Do not rock the boat, or they become part of France. Whew! What a threat!!

[@solamano7239]

It was a ramshackle dump until Grace Kelly arrived with her $2M dowry and Hollywood friends.

[@paulleckner8235]

@@solamano7239 True that! A mere non-royal commoner bailed them out.

[@annlootens9980]

The Dutch king's birthday is on the 27 th April, not the 30 th. And unless I'm mistaken, princess Amalia has refused her annual allowance.

[@TheMuddyBunny]

3:33 that subscriber is actually wrong. The Japanese Yamato Dynasty is the longest reigning dynasty in the world.

[@jeandehuit5385]

And that's even w/ conservative estimates. The most likely founding-point for the dynasty is Emperor Keitai (or more correctly, his son Emperor Kimmei, who is the 1st Emperor to have historically verifiable dates), rather than Emperor Ojin (who probably existed but may not be ancestor to/belong to the same house as the present dynasty) or Jimmu (who almost nobody believes was a real person). That still puts the founding well-before almost all other extant dynasties. My main source for this is State and Dynasty in Archaic Yamato by Cornelius J. Kiley; an older work, but recent publications in Japanese history aren't exactly accessible if one can't read Japanese. Anyone with Jstor should be able to find it, however.

[@starkillerdude1914]

That used to be the Iranian monarchy

[@pineapplesareyummy6352]

To be fair, the video is about EUROPEAN monarchies.

[@najwasabilayusuf1611]

@@pineapplesareyummy6352 the comment at 3:33 says "in the world" tho

[@TheMuddyBunny]

@@pineapplesareyummy6352 hey he's the one that said "in the world" not me

[@a.hoctavius5848]

The Belgian king is the only one maintaining stability. You failed to mention that Belgium was without a government for over a year, and the King was forced to step in. He proved himself as an able negotiator, bringing the stalemate to a close and appointing a new coalition. During the time without a government, the King aptly appointed technocrats to oversee the day to day rule, and his handling of the day to day governance and the tricky constitutional situation won him praise from even the most anti monarchists. DO YOUR HOMEWORK

[@percyweasley9301]

Is this king the present Belgian king?

[@FernandoMartinez-ho3dz]

@@percyweasley9301 yeah I think it was early in his reign where they couldn’t form a government or something and he stepped in

[@wiekeboiten6742]

@@FernandoMartinez-ho3dz yeah also recently during the early pandemic

[@frederikjrgensen252]

@@wiekeboiten6742 It would actually be really bad for the Belgians to abolish their monarchy and replace him with a president. Replacing him could mean the end of belgium.

[@hmswarspite1064]

Indeed, i'd wish more people in Belgium would know this. King Filip is probably the main reason this country is still (semi) functioning.

[@Valkorion9872]

I’m surprised the UK is so low, as a British person, I can say that a lot of my friends and family are very loyal to the Windsors and people around where I live get offended if you say you don’t like the royals

[@lauravalentine9488]

Her methodology is flawed. House of Windsor isn't going anywhere.

[@Valkorion9872]

@@lauravalentine9488 yes so true

[@lynlyn5011]

you cannot expect everyone to love your royals..they are only human beings ..people have the right who to like and not to like with bases and reasons of course..that's the problem with some brits they see their royals as God..i wonder if these people have true God in their lives.

[@Valkorion9872]

We do not think them as gods, the monarch is the connection to God and us. Like the Pope

[@Valkorion9872]

@@Aquarius. what do you mean?

[@sankhadipmandal1401]

I do not think that either of the mentioned monarchies will get overthrown because the popularity for each of the monarchical institutions is quite high and the monarchies of the mentioned countries will get more favorable with the people only if greater amount of reforms are done to refine the monarchies from all negative remarks and corruption.

[@stbart-uc6mo]

I believe princess Leonor could be popular amongst the people, she seems quite eloquent, well-mannered and kind.

[@SEGASister]

I hope so too. Spain deserves a kind Queen.

[@YT911YT]

She will be the 6th Woman to rule Spain

[@magnificentgoddess2525]

Hi Anne.

[@lucifermorningstar-k2f]

I agree. My mother’s home country deserves countless good rulers(unlike my husband) 🇪🇸 Stay strong, Spain ✌🏻

[@SpanishCebolleta]

Who cares, honestly, she deserves a life out of the public eye, and we deserve a República.

[@sams3015]

Not to not pick, but it’s one that often gets misconstrued: the Queen is only head of state of 15 Commonwealth countries (16 before Barbados changes), the Commonwealth realms not all 54. In fact i think there is even some of the other 39 countries with their own royal families.

[@Shocked-Face]

Barbados hasn’t removed the Queen from their throne yet.

[@VV-er3zg]

she is only head of State of 15 CW countries, but she's also Head of the Commonwealth

[@sams3015]

@@VV-er3zg yes exactly, as far I am aware for the countries outside her Personal Union but still in the Commonwealth, she has no constitutional role. I really do think when she passes they need to update the terminology because the amount of discourse I saw recently that conflates the Commonwealth, the Commonwealth realms, The British Empire and British Overseas Territories (and the kind of similar crown possessions) is ridiculous. I mean, I hope each country can make a decision like Barbarians did and move to have a local head of state, if they want. However I don’t think it does the Royal Family, the U.K. or the commonwealth any favours people conflate everything, all the time. Also, If they care about the Union at home, they need to discourage the media (especially the American media) from saying “Queen of England” or using England as byword for the entire UK. It’s funny to me how Access Hollywood, ET, E! & Clever news put out like 4 videos a day on the British Royal family and can’t ever seem to get people’s titles right. Like if you care to report this often, research. That’s another side rant though. “Princess Kate mourning the loss of the Duke of Edden-Boorg” was a lot though 😂

[@Edmonton-of2ec]

@@fruitygarlic3601 My guess is all bark and no bite. Other, especially Caribbean nations, have made similar proclamations but did nothing

[@chykim1]

Whenever one says "not to nitpick" they're usually about to nitpick....

[@ItsLunaRegina]

I don't blame Monaco, I wouldn't want to be part of France either, lol.

[@johnathanlinton7994]

Oui

[@k0nek049]

Bonjour😌

[@user-ry6ey8gq3t]

France is the greatest country

[@lorenefairchild7616]

@@user-ry6ey8gq3t ....France is a beautiful country.

[@Pqndchannel]

@@lorenefairchild7616 shame then that French people live in it

[@walterjoshuapannbacker1571]

One thing you (and many others) are forgetting to put into the equation is the cost of a presidency - which is not lower than that of most modern constitutional monarchies. In addition, constitutional monarchs have been trained all their lives for their roles and fulfill them not for personal gain (like some millionaire politicians do or did), but out of a sense of duty and tradition for their nation.

[@annewalden3795]

Walter just think the UK might end up with a President Johnson rather than a Queen Elizabeth .I think we ought to stick with a monarchy as at least you get a professional not a half baked politician.

[@taka2721]

Even in video above you can see how much professionalism there is in case of monarchs, and how much they actually care for their personal gain and pleasures. Being raised into a position of power, hermetically educated into being a monarch keeps you out of touch from the public, especially from the people in the crisis of poverty

[@annewalden3795]

@@taka2721 How are you qualified to comment ?

[@apf6438]

Eso diselo a Juan Carlos de Borbón xdxdxdxd

[@lauraknight5973]

To be fair, in order to argue the cost of constitutional monarchies versus republics, one has to factor in the cost of parliament and a prime minister. If the taxpayer pays significantly for both, then the cost of government is not cheaper in a constitutional monarchy.

[@yaliyu7695]

King's Day in the Netherlands is April 27th. April 30th was Queen's Day when his mother and grandmother reigned.

[@dutchlad73]

Americans don't know nor understand :-)

[@taand4725]

@@dutchlad73 nor care

[@TracyJean1972]

@@dutchlad73 Not all Americans think that way...just the majority, unfortunately

[@kawaiipotato7775]

I feel like Spain will still survive because Felipe VI is slowly increasing the popularity of the monarchy, plus Princess Leonor. Catalonia might leave but Spain itself will probably keep its monarchy idk

[@jamesfrancisedwardstuart6255]

I agree.

[@PRDreams]

The score drops mainly because of Grandpa Corruption. The moment he dies, I feel things will stabilize.

[@eunoia6184]

If Cataluña gets the independence, Spain will collapse or disappear :(

[@PRDreams]

@@eunoia6184 oh c'mon! That's like saying the USA would disappear and collapse if they grant the territories our freedom. Or that the UK will disappear and collapse if Canada becomes fully independent. That is fear mongering nonsense. Spain will be fine. 😏 They have lost way more territory than that over the years... ask me how I know. 🇦🇷🇨🇺🇩🇴🇭🇳🇲🇽🇵🇷🇻🇪🤔 Certainly there are more... Hmm

[@PRDreams]

@@MarioLanzas. They just have to apply for their own EU membership while they are finalizing their independence. Workers can come from all over Europe if they so want. Independence means complete control. Including of how they will go about granting citizenship and work permits. You guys aren't their only option to get employees... You guys REALLY think yourself so above them. You guys are no different than the USA. Bullies. 😒 Oh, and "privilege" under an oppressive crown that wants you to be grateful for the crumbs tossed your way, is no privilege, specially when freedom will give you more. They can do better as a small country. Monaco proves that. Many micro-nations actually do quite well.

[@dvv7614]

im from the netherlands and all i want to say is that most dutch people dont celebrate king’s day to honor the king. its more of a day to honor our country. (and to get wasted while doing so).

[@brettlarch8050]

Ik ben Amerikaan. We vieren geen onafhankelijkheidsdag om de onafhankelijkheid te vieren, maar patriottisme. Wij worden ook dronken.

[@brettlarch8050]

Het spijt me. Mijn nederlands is slecht.

[@vanvateha9399]

@@brettlarch8050 Yes, I'm from Indonesia and I know it. and I'm sad that the soldiers died in vain just because the president is selfish they care about oil and money.

[@DarkZerol]

European monarchs have little direct power or influence these day, their position are more of a symbolic purpose than anything. I highly doubt most of the world population even acknowledges the authority of these monarchs or even if they do then it's only because of their wealth.

[@marel6279]

Hey its a day off for you to relax & have fun- 'nuff said- you could make it a celebration of anything nationally- like the birthday of your country.

[@stacyk123]

I think the British monarchy is pretty safe. Charles and Camilla aren't popular but Will and Kate along with their children are adored. And with Charles' strong stance on the environment and his wanting to cut costs when it comes to the Royal family I'd think it'd earn him some points.

[@ladytamaya4737]

Yes, *William* and *Catherine* are highly respected and adored by the public.

[@thisfacebelievesyou8862]

The fact some people still remember the time without the monarchy actually works in the Spanish Royal family’s favor… since it took the place of a brutal dictatorship.

[@yourtrappedinmygenjutsu]

That's not how it works lol

[@thisfacebelievesyou8862]

@@yourtrappedinmygenjutsu When the time before was a brutal dictatorship… yeah it does.

[@welcometotheinternet574]

@@yourtrappedinmygenjutsu What?

[@esmeraldagreen1992]

In the 40s fascist dictator Francisco Franco took over. He exiled the royal family and ruled Spain for 36 years ( from 1939 to 1975). After his death Spaniards decided they wanted the royal family back. Their rule has been lackluster, the previous king Juan Carlos had to step down in favor of his son due to a scandal.

[@gerardosalazar161]

@@esmeraldagreen1992 General Franco did not exile the Royal Family, King Alfonso left in 1931 after the proclamation of a republic. In 1934 the Bolsheviks, through a coup, created a Communist government sponsored by Stalin that transformed Spain into a red dictatorship with illegal detentions, ex judaíce executions and a well documented massacre in Paracuellos, Madrid. General Franco appointed Juan Carlos as the next King of Spain and since the the country has been a Constitutional Monarchy. As for King Felipe VI his ratings are high and people are in favor or a monarchy, with the exception of fanatical extreme-left groups that live dreaming on their failed republic.

[@cricketman1322]

As a British person, I don’t see the monarchy going anytime soon in all honesty. I think you’ve taken too much of a North American perspective on the situation and think the crown and meghan’s interview have had a massive impact on the situation. If the UK gets rid of the monarchy then it would lose a lot of soft power.

[@lauravalentine9488]

Also, I had read that Megan's and Harry's popularity continues to fall in the UK as many of their claims are debunked.

[@talhahhussain5603]

@@lauravalentine9488 Yes, polls consistently show that most Brits sympathised with the Royal Family rather than with Harry and Meghan after that interview (same goes for the other commonwealth realms). The notion that the Oprah interview made the UK more likely to embrace republicanism is a very American one.

[@DuchessWillow]

As an American I support the monarchy. I see no issue in a competent hereditary monarchy to remain in place in the modern age. I think it might even be a good thing so let the queen have her money 🇬🇧💂🏼‍♀️🤷‍♀️

[@angelabarnes3121]

If this or when this monarch falls it has nothing to do with Harry and Meghan. This monarch had been going down hill for a while. Read the history. I hope William and Kate can restore it back to when Queen Elizabeth was crowned. When she joins her duke the monarch will no longer exist as most of you know it.

[@margaretblyth8534]

The Monarchy is very strong. I am a Scot and a Royalist. The Queen is wonderful and very popular. I am worried though if Charles takes the throne. He and the Rottweiler are not very popular. When it was reported that he was going against his grandfather 's wishes by not going to make Prince Edward the Duke of Edinburgh has a lot of people doubting him. You don't see Charlie Boy giving up any of his numerous titles. He is a sleaze bag. Edward is the only one in the family who hasn't divorced and seems to have a happy marriage. We all know that Charles and Cowmilla are adulterers. That doesn't go down well with the public.

[@Cheesecakefactory2007]

I can’t imagine Britain without a monarch.

[@pomponion6977]

I mean the queen is the first thing 99 percent of people thing when they hear the word Great Britain

[@baraxor]

In fiction at least, it seems that Britain becomes a soulless tyranny as a republic.

[@pamelaadam9207]

I dream of it.

[@sahibbhadal]

THATS WHAT THEY SAID ABOUT FRANCE

[@lorddoctor-4893]

Have you ever heard the Union of Britain?

[@ludovica8221]

Dont forget, the income of the Queen of England's Royal Land and estates called The Crown Estates is all turned over to the Exchequer and she is given the Civil List money back in return which is a much smaller sum. Technically she could opt to live on the Crown Estates money, but that would be bad news for the rest of us as we would have much less exchequer money to pay for everything else

[@pedanticradiator1491]

The Crown Estate holds land throughout the UK not just England. There has not been a Queen of England since 1707 plus the Civil list was abolished a few years ago and replaced by the Sovereign Grant

[@kylewilson9477]

The Queen isn’t the Head of State of all Commonwealth Nations, as claimed in this video. The Queen is only Head of State of the Commonwealth Realms, of which there are 16.

[@RaymondHng]

She is the Head of State of 16 countries. She is the Head of the Commonwealth of which there are 54 members.

[@kynanpelletier1228]

But not the Sovereign as stated in the video

[@DavBlc7]

@@RaymondHng Soon to be head of state of 15 countries on 1st December 2021 after Barbodas will became a republic!

[@johncurrie6693]

@@DavBlc7 yes without a referendum

[@freedomfighterletsgobrandon]

Now 15.

[@salt-shin]

Honestly I totally doubt the Brits would want to throw the monarchy away, even if I'm not British, I feel like the British monarchy is one of the least likely to fall apart in the UK itself.

[@marvinbrando722]

You forget something, the amount of new immigrants coming to the country and they dont share the same ideas

[@catherinehobbs936]

Most the British people dont want them tbh. It's the fans that come here keep them popular. The British people camt afford them. We are slowly going into poverty. Especially taking people in from other countries. Our housing is in crisis, jobs living expenses gone up. Wages dont tax and national insurance gone up. Part of that gos to the queens pocket. Most weeks the British people even when working have to go to food banks to survive. Amd that's not even half of it. So something needs to be done.

[@maxdavis7722]

@@catherinehobbs936 is this a joke or not? So much misinformation like, we straight up aren’t going to food banks any more than other 1st world countries. Explain your first accusation of “we are slowly going into poverty”?

[@Iamtheliquor]

@@catherinehobbs936 “Most British people don’t want them” Have you personally questioned all nearly 70 million of us? Just because you and people you know dont like them doesnt mean the rest of us don’t. Also the points you put forward are for the Govt to deal with and nothing to do with the Royals. Imagine monarchy was abolished and we were left with these Govt buffoons as President? President Boris, Blair, Thatcher?😂😂😂🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@jangoslin8258]

@@catherinehobbs936 Cant afford them ? It will cost a lot more for a president and its cronies , and not forgetting the charity's that will loose out , like it or not the royals raise millions in revenue charity's and millions for this country .

[@Halal_Lettuce]

Do a top 10 countries that are most likely to restore their past Monarchies.

[@andyreginald6272]

Absolutely!

[@gostavoadolfos2023]

Libya and Iraq and Iran are regretting overthrowing the monarchy.

[@lisaalane7694]

Yes please, I often wonder about Russia.

[@panchang810]

NONE

[@panchang810]

@@gostavoadolfos2023 Says who? 🤨

[@usayeed727]

As a Brit, I can tell you for a fact that the monarchy enjoys overwhelming support across all ethnic groups so abolition is HIGHLY unlikely. We like to criticise each of the individual members of it but we love the institution itself. There is a Republican movement in the U.K. but it barely gets the support of even a fifth (closer to a sixth) of the entire country. Another point to note is that having our King distinguishes us from the United States- what would really differentiate us from one another in any meaningful sense? Yeah, we’re keeping the monarchy, thanks.

[@divaroma6554]

One point about the Dutch. The monarchy was established in 1815, not in 1581. We were a republic, not a monarchy. The descendents of William of Orange were just 'stadtholders' which is NOT a royal title, they were even periods where there was not a stadtholder. They were princes of Orange, though, but that is not related to the Netherlands.

[@christelgeurtjens]

Yes, also Kingsday is on April 27 and they were allowed to go to Greece, The Neterlands was not in lock down (we never were) but it just was not sympathetic towards the people.

[@TheWorldofsamproduct]

The Dutch monarchy was actually established in 1813, when William Frederick, later William I, was invited to The Netherlands and named 'Sovereign Prince of the United Netherlands'. Two years later, in 1815, William Frederick took the title of 'King of the Netherlands'. Our kingdom was established in 1815, but we've been a monarchy, under the House of Orange-Nassua, since 1813.

[@jurrevandenbosch4315]

Ther where only six years, that there was no cityholder from the Orange-Nassau family. Royal or not, the Ornge -Nassau family is most throughoout the excisting of The Netherlands in power.

[@divaroma6554]

@@jurrevandenbosch4315 Well, if you do not count the Frisian stadtholders (which were not part of the ORANGE-Nassau family yet), the First Stadtholderless Period was from 1650-1672 (22 years) and the second one from 1702-1747 (45 years; but there were still Frisian stadtholders though). Yes, the Orange-Nassau family were powerful noble family in Europe, but they were not monarchs until 1813.

[@janettedavis6627]

Diva Roma any chance of them pulling out the Orange Sash lot in Northern Ireland you know the loonies that parade in July summer sith bowler hats and umbrellas . Land Robbers.

[@dorothyp7385]

Many of the British royals do have their own jobs. Beatrice, Eugenie, Peter, Zara who is a full time mum, to the lesser known royals. Models, actresses, finance, part time journalists, art world. The list goes on.

[@f.e.mccole8094]

I am curious. Does the British public pay taxes to support them?

[@dyread]

@@f.e.mccole8094 They do not pay taxes to support members of the family who have separate jobs, like Beatrice, Eugenie, Peter and Zara, who are all not on the Sovereign Grant.

[@mathildewijn3113]

See, that's what I'm so curious about. Why are a lot of people so upset that Prince Harry wants to have a some what normal life? In the Netherlands only the King does that full time. And before he became king he was an actual pilot with KLM. His brother, Prince Constantijn, works in England.

[@mackay5449]

I am not british, but I think they didn't like Harry's actual Plan. In his very First Statement in january 2020 he wrote, that he and Meghan wanted to Work parttime as royals and only take some of the Responsibilities, while only forgoe the taxpayers money which is only 5 % of their income. So they only wanted to work half of the time and still be payed 95% while looking to establish a new kind of income at the same time. That's quite unfair for all the other fullworking royals who would have to take over some of Harry and Meghan's Responsibilities along with their own workload while only getting paid just a little better. That's Why the Queen than stepped in. The taxpayers where also angry because they spend a lot money on the wedding and the renovations of frogmore Cottage, only for them to not take their Responsibilities seriously. And there also some rules that with their HRH Titles they always represent the royals publicly and that means that certain contracts and jobs with Not Royal-confirm Organisations and firms like netflix or spottify are not allowed, it's called conflict of interest. Because these jobs are some sort of public jobs, so how could they represent them and the royals at the same time? That's why they are Not allowed to use the HER Titles. Sorry for the bad grammar :D

[@mackay5449]

*use the HRH Titles... sorry

[@ennaie1]

Point of correction: Queen Elizabeth II is not the sovereign of commonwealth countries. She is the head of state of 16 member states, known as the Commonwealth realms, while 33 other members are republics and 5 others have different monarchs.

[@DavBlc7]

soon to be 15 realms and 34 will be republic after December 1st. Barbodas will cut link with British monarchy and became republic on Nov 30th.

[@jay108jayakrsna5]

Since queen Elizabeth 2 passing monarch has been shown strong support from the common people om

[@ChineduKoNe]

Her funeral was watched all around the world. The most successful and most stable monarchy is the British monarchy.

[@abitofknowledge686]

These monarchies may exist or not but they will always be a link to their country's history . btw great video

[@danielalvarado9019]

Obviously

[@iamnoone348]

Aren't all of them?... nearly every corner of the planet had some form of monarchy at one point.

[@abitofknowledge686]

@@iamnoone348 yes it's true specially in the case of Asian countries like India and china where there were many many kings and monarchs

[@naylas3908]

I’m Belgian. The monarchy is one of the things that’s keeping the country together. Flanders would be more likely to become independent without them. No, they’re not really beloved, but we keep them as a symbol. They don’t have any real power. We have restricted the money the ‘secondary royals’ receive. Oh, and yes, Flanders is more conservative, but we are not religious anymore. We used to be very catholic, but that changed in the 1960’s. Not many people are still devout catholics. A lot of people only go to church for weddings and funerals. Many people only have their kids baptized and go through communion so they can get married in a church if they want. We were the second country to legalize same-sex marriage, and the fact that gay couples are still not allowed to get married in a catholic church has made the church even less popular recently. My kids aren’t baptized and they go to a catholic school. The majority of the children in school do not go through communion or confirmation. Only about 1 in 5 do. By the way, Filip used to be brutally mocked when he was still a prince. One thing that has been well-received, is that Elisabeth is the first female heir to the throne and Belgium could finally have it’s first Queen. Previously, only male heirs could inherit the throne.

[@Sander-qf3zx]

Let's hope that Vlaams Belang won't ruin it tho 🤌🏻. I like Belgium a little bit to much for that

[@nathaliepiot4825]

Flanders more conservative hahaha they all vote right instead of left but the government Ignores the result because of all the money we losje e to pay

[@makusaasu]

We should split your country between France and the Netherlands. But some work has to be done first.

[@Sander-qf3zx]

@@makusaasu Why doesn't The Netherlands and France join Belgium?

[@makusaasu]

@@Sander-qf3zx If you know a bit of History, you know why.

[@kokonana4086]

IMO King Felipe and Princess Leonor of Spain are such a dynamic father-daughter duo. King Felipe is a sensible king and he's been working hard to mend the problems. Princess Leonor also shows so much potential. She's so sweet and well-mannered. Such a very poise young lady. She takes on many languages and becomes such a good ambassador of her country & people. I think Princess Leonor's gonna represent Spain well in the the near future. Plus, the dowager Queen Sophia has also been working tirelessly through her 40 years as a queen consort to the betterment of the institution. I think they deserve more credits.

[@v2eqi]

I believe Leonor will become a historically great monarch. Plus even though King Emeritus Juan Carlos is not what one may consider a good man, he is however without doubt an important for his role in transitioning post-Franco Spain to the modern kingdom of today. He will be judged (by modern standards) as a great king by history. This is the man who gave up near absolute power (supported by the military) for the constitutional monarchy that this channel seems to like.

[@v2eqi]

I was referring to the coup of 1981 that attempted to revert Spain to Francoist government in the King's name, not the scandal of 2014 where he was obligated to abdicate

[@peonytjandra5831]

@@mariag8806 she has been starting to take more and more official duties, she already perform speeches in different events. Last time she took on her first solo engagement. She is 15 and is going to be 16 this year. I'm pretty sure she already knows her role in her country.

[@maestroclassico5801]

@@v2eqi I thought King JC was considered a national hero when he stood up to an attempted fascist coup. And he rode a motorcycle. Honestly the Spanish royals seem much "cooler" than the Brits.

[@maestroclassico5801]

@@v2eqi Didn't he lock himself in the Cortes and pretty much ....risk assasination

[@sagnikganguly4651]

The way the British monarchy, and the UK laws are set, the British Royal Family is the most stable institution in the world.

[@ahmedshahid8534]

Can you do videos on Asian Monarchies? If so that would be lovely

[@ronbo11]

Try dealing with Saudi Arabia! That is by far the largest family of royalty in the world. Thankfully their petroleum allows all of them to be paid without much of a burden on the taxpayers, I guess.

[@jordanoutten746]

Try the channel Real Royalty. They have a great array of Asian Monarchy docus.

[@jobwesleycoxjr5103]

@@ronbo11 people barely pay taxes there because of the oil revenues.

[@RodrickColbert]

Just about every Asian monarchy with the noted exception of Japan has Lèse-majesté laws. Therefore, it is probably very difficult to get an idea of their unpopularity.

[@solamano7239]

Oh yes, especially the one from Thailand.

[@mateosanfitz9625]

Franco did have offspring, but he nonetheless decided to give the head of state to Juan Carlos. In fact Spain nominally was a monarchy as well under Franco.

[@kenkersey1479]

Yes. Franco did not like King Alphonso XIII or his policies. Franco considered himself a caretaker ruler and didn't trust Juan Carlos's father and skipped over him in appointing the new king.

[@guillecalahorra9546]

Juan Carlos was his second option. Franco's initial succesor, Carrero Blanco, went flying to the moon and died

[@cb41503]

@@guillecalahorra9546 not entirely true, in 1949 Franco promised he would restore the monarchy and bring the son of Alfonso the 13th back as king, admiral Blanco was essentially going to be Prime Minister until he decided being blown to bits was a splendid idea (btw the last part was a joke)

[@alexiskiri9693]

Monaco is safe...with out the royal family Monaco does not exist.

[@maggiemae7539]

Not a royal family

[@carlose4314]

Without an heir

[@aihara2799]

honestly, nobody wants to be a Frenchperson lol

[@margui6224]

France is filling with African Muslims! Look at their football team.

[@Amiramirfaris97]

@@margui6224 it’s their former colony

[@raghavbhatnagar2329]

If the Dutch king finds time to be an airline pilot too , I don’t see any reason to take away his crown . Hard worker

[@Sparx632]

I really don’t agree that the UK is the second most likely to abolish its monarchy. Despite its scandals it remains popular and has done through centuries of scandals. I also don’t think Elizabeth’s popularity was affected by her protecting her own interests. And I disagree with the 0 points for cost thing because it feels like you completely ignored how cheap it is per person just because it’s the most expensive overall. And it’s definitely more historically significant than you let on considering it’s one of the oldest. I also think there is a major roadblock to change in the fact that the government is very much in favour of monarchy and would probably be very reluctant to hold a referendum (look how it drags its heels for Scottish independence referendums). I would personally give 2 points to the Queen, 0 to the family, 1 to the cost for taxpayers, 2 for historical significance, 0 to the happiness of the populace (though I personally wouldn’t use this score at all since happiness is based on far more than government/monarchy) and 1 to roadblocks for change giving a total score of 6. That’s just my perspective though and I respect your video.

[@rogergreenaway8296]

what people don't realise is that the UK monarchy doesn't cost the taxpayer anything. The government reaps in the income from the crown lands, and gives a paltry amount to the Royal Family as the Sovereign Grant. The rest is needlessly squandered!

[@danielsinaga4589]

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[@civfanatic8853]

@@rogergreenaway8296 Yes, but the Crown lands are actually state owned, so they are public domain and money. If no monarchy in the Britain, all the crowns estates, rotyal collection and everything(except Balmoral and Sandringham) go back to the people to whom they actually and truely belong ;)

[@l.m.3342]

@@civfanatic8853 yes but eventually the people will pay more to maintain these lands. The RF maintain these lands and the income goes to the national tresure but if they go who would pay for this ? The taxes will increase not decrease and the money people think will go to them if the RF goes will go to the new government. Nothing will change they will just have a partisan head of state instead of a neutral one.

[@jaciel610]

And even the cost to taxpayes is more likely an investment. The royal family makes an estimated $2.7 Billion dollars to the UK (according to Forbes)

[@earthmember62]

having a monarchy gives that country some special charms and uniqueness, a cultural rarity. The Dutch royal family is very well-liked

[@Hugo-x9r8w]

On the other hand a president can have great charm and uniqueness also. Some presidents in the world are also very well-liked

[@Hunlover123601]

@@Hugo-x9r8w we have a minister president for that and so far all of them have been equally sucky at social relations with non rich people lol, our royals keep ties clean with other countries

[@fureszadam3160]

@@Hugo-x9r8w in hungary the parlamentary republic sucks. The parlament chooses the head of the state so basically the hungarian president is the puppet of the goverment the only reason why hungary is still a parlamentary republic is because hungarians hate the habsburgs more than this shitty system I think. So im 100% monarchyst but I would be satisfied with a presidental republic too though.

[@kfr2745]

Nah fuck the Nassaus

[@adge5182]

I don't know about others, but I don't know why we Spaniards should be proud a family of french origin who only did mostly harm to this country during the reign of most of its monarchs and who was restored to the throne by the will of a dictator.

[@amustard001]

As someone from the UK, I can't forsee becoming a republic. Whilst public opinion on Prince Charles has never been all that high, in the past year he has become more likeable and more approachable. And, whilst that may not be enough for some, the knowledge that Prince William will become King, I feel, will be enough to keep the Monarchy.

[@qxh1717]

The Dutch Royal family are fortunate because their popularity has been growing again. Princess Catharina Amalia has written a letter to the Prime Minister that she wanted to decline to receive the money from the Dutch State.

[@blankakasza7221]

Some corrections: 1. King’s day is April 27th, not the 30th 2. Amalia refused receiving financial assistance until she is continuing her studies and plans to contribute further to society first. She personally wrote to prime minister Rutte about this. 3. There has been a detailed investigation on Maxima’s father’s involvement in military regime which was never proven.

[@charomontenegro3720]

I'm argentian and I promise you the only reason it hasn't been proven it's because he was a wealthy man. He was deeply involved in a goverment that comitted genocide, over 30k people killed. Sorry for my english

[@danielsinaga4589]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/oH-6hn-YoJuBhrM

[@scrappedlives]

It doesn’t matter what Maxima’s father did. You can’t blame the sins of the parents onto their children!

[@gidzmobug2323]

I remember the questions re Maxima's father. He did not attend the wedding (as I remember, it was by his choice, not the government's direction).

[@SA_.377]

Also, I think your king held down a job as a Captain with KLM, flying short-haul, for quite some time. And did so quietly, without any publicity.

[@hajow9303]

07:44 Willem-Alexanders birthday, celebrated as Kings Day, is the 27th of April, not the 30th. That was the "old" Queens Day, his Grandma Juliana's birthday.

[@allws9683]

add that the 'monarchy' was not established in the 16th century but in 1814, but that is probably too hard too explain for a vlogger. 'too difficult'

[@louisdewit4429]

@@allws9683 - It was a monarchie in all but law. Already since Willem I became ‘stadhouder’ (sort of a Doge) and that function/title was executed hereditary. That together with the princely title, court life and the power of the Orange Nassau family i see a monarchie establishing itself.

[@danieltoth-nagy5097]

I waited quite long to see your ranking of the British Monarchy and I'm quite surprised you rank it so low. In day-to-day life here in the UK, even in a leftish area of Greater Manchester, there is no expression of republicanism, but there is utmost expression of the love of the Royal Family, and especially the Queen. There might be problems with Charles, but William will be very popular for a long time I think.

[@alimohammad1934]

Typical Americans probably, their presidents cost billion on expenses and they pay for their retirements. They have 4 living former president which is being paid plus double that because their wives will also receive money and if they have a minor child they will receive something too. Plus widows of former president if their is any. Monarchs for me is cost effective already.

[@yoboidefender3443]

Yeah! Seems like this is more rumor and gossip-based. But eh. She doesn't live in the UK, so I guess she only knows what she finds.

[@supercolinblow]

​@@alimohammad1934 might as well throw a few facts in here. The presidential salary is $400,000 per annum (taxable as the highest tax bracket). The ex presidential pension, according to the Former Presidents Act (1958), is equal to that of a current cabinet member (now $219,200 per annum, also taxable). Nothing extra for the first lady, unless he dies first, then and only then will she get a (taxable) pension of $20,000 per annum IF she renounces other statutory pensions. So right now there are five former presidents alive (Carter, Clinton, Bush 2, Obama, Trump). The wives of these presidents are the only first ladies alive; so none of them are collecting the $20,000 widow's pension since they're not widows, yet. Children don't get anything. Then there is the fact that the President has only one residence, in the capital, as well as a small "retreat" in Maryland. I am not sure how many residences the royal family owns, but it's a lot more, and the British taxpayer is paying upkeep and security on all of them. Do you have any figures on the security, residences and salaries for the British royal family as a whole? I'd be interested to find out. I wouldn't be surprised to find the British taxpayers are giving to the Crown, and all its members, and their residences) no less than we're giving to our Presidency, and all its former and current members.

[@itsmeGeorgina]

No problems with Charles at all, he is Britain's next monarch, everybody knows, and he is well prepared

[@margaretblyth8534]

@@itsmeGeorgina Not everyone wants Charles to be King. Most of us hope he will.abdicate and give the throne to William.

[@ArgonYouTube]

"On the contrary, an England without a King (or Queen) is unthinkable!". While the Monarchy does have it's issues, I would assume most are fairly content with the Royal family. I could be wrong though. Also as an Australian, I don't see us leaving the Commonwealth for some time, if at all.

[@paultansell9751]

Why do you say England when it's the United Kingdom?

[@ArgonYouTube]

@@paultansell9751 Because I was making a movie quote.

[@SymphonyBrahms]

As a Scotsman I say, "Independence for Scotland!"

[@ArgonYouTube]

@@SymphonyBrahms Nahhh, i think you should remain apart of the UK.

[@TheOfficialDirtyDan]

@@SymphonyBrahms as much as I agree with you, I don’t think it’ll happen. At least it’s still considered to many a country. 😭

[@megameow321]

Love your videos. But using Freedom Index as measurement of “roadblocks to abolition” doesn’t seem to make sense. Freedom is measured by many things, none of which include the constitutional mechanism to abolition the monarchy. I think it would’ve been more accurate to use the actual procedures of each country and assess the difficulty.

[@Crazy-Cat-Lady-of-CA]

The more their people feel free and have several ways of limiting power/booting the monarch, the better behaved the monarch is going to be. Remember the French and Russian monarchs lost their lives because they were heavy taxing the people, not providing for said people and using said people as cannon fodder. That pisses people off to the point of revolution and well murder.

[@sorettaray8829]

Agree

[@kittyroberts77]

I think Charles will only stay for a short time and will abdicate to William ... Which I imagine will be decisive for the future of the monarchy

[@pnwsp21stcentury81]

That is what I would love to see actually. Also it would be perfect karma especially for what he did to Diana. And I do believe he is personally responsible for all the bad things that happened to her while she was with him. So yeah I would love to see William be King it would just make a lot more sense, I mean I probably would not agree with his political standings but he would be a good king morale wise.

[@suej9329]

@@pnwsp21stcentury81 Charles will be king by law of succession, then William, but. I agree with the previous comment that it may be a relatively short reign. Charles has been prepared for the role all his life and is his birthright.He’s the most experienced for the role and will be a good king for however long he reigns. He has learnt from and risen above the mistakes of the past and has proven himself over recent years and worked hard for the royal family.

[@FernandoMartinez-ho3dz]

Charles will never abdicate because it’s been his life long goal to rule as King, but it really seems like Queen Elizabeth isn’t gonna kick the bucket any time soon and Charles is gonna be near 80 when he inherits the throne I think so he’s not gonna reign for long anyways

[@peppersghosttheater]

@@pnwsp21stcentury81 Jesus wept. William doesn't want that crown for many years. Give him a break. Diana had affairs also and had mental health issues. Let the man be happy finally. Are you perfect?

[@baraxor]

Charles may not have the disdain that his mother has for the idea of abdication, but if he has any thoughts of stepping down he should do it before he becomes king. It would be outrageous to act like his younger son and have the expense of accession and coronation only to skip away.

[@naidastephanie9508]

Princess Amalia actually refused the 1 and a half million dollars because she said she did not work for it

[@prekugoenka2721]

I think it's quite important to remember that though Queen Elizabeth is head of the commonwealth, she's only the head of state and sovereign of 15 nations not all 54 belonging to the commonwealth. For example, India where I'm from became a republic in 1949 and our President is our head of state. Thus, Queen Elizabeth's father was the last British monarch to be India's head of state and Queen Elizabeth has never been our queen.

[@afebus8383]

The Treaty between France and Monaco in 2002 assured it's independence, regardless of whether or not the Grimaldi line continues.

[@samsignorelli]

@Death Dreams A Febus is correct.

[@Larzh220469]

A Febus is correct. Monaco's independence is no longer dependent on the Grimaldis. Whether this "independence" is much worth in practice is another question.

[@Edmonton-of2ec]

Perhaps, but without the Grimaldi’s, I’m sceptical of whether or not France will respect Monegasque sovereignty

[@gontrandjojo9747]

@@Edmonton-of2ec Wtf are you talking? We are in the 21th century, France will not take over Monaco. The international community would never accept anyway, neither the public opinion in France... Second France would gain nothing, and Monaco is much more valuable for France by being independant (contributes to tourism in the French rivieira) and the French elites need it to hide their money there...

[@moniquesilverans3842]

@@Larzh220469 Monaco a la même importance que la France

[@galiciangladiator5857]

Btw, Francisco Franco did in fact have a child, however she didn't inherit Spain as Franco promised to restore the monarchy back in the 1940s.

[@envinyatar5712]

Is she alive? Is she active in politics?

[@jeandehuit5385]

@@envinyatar5712 She's deceased, but she remains the grandmother of Louis Alphonse, one of ppl. pretending to be the King of France (one of the many, *many* reasons his candidacy is disputed, but hardly the most important one).

[@galiciangladiator5857]

@@envinyatar5712 She just died in 2017, and to my knowledge no, but she did in fact marry the then-legitimist pretender to the French throne.

[@eken1725]

14:07, to be fare, Diana also had affairs, with many men. Not excusing their behaviour, but I'm not excusing Diana's behaviour as well. Every thing about that marriage was awful.

[@englishrose5483]

They are bred to breed and be promiscuous. Classy way of dogging.

[@multipurpose6984]

Diana had a relationship but after marriage not during marriage ok Love Princess Of People's Heart DIANA

[@eken1725]

@@multipurpose6984 there are litteraly theories about prince Harry being the son of another man because she had multiple affairs with multiple men.

[@wistfulvictoria]

@@multipurpose6984 Diana had a bunch of lovers while been married. She, herselft, talked about it

[@englishrose5483]

@@multipurpose6984 You need to do your research brainwashed person. Barry Manakee her protection officer, Hewitt her ridding instructor. Boy did he teach her to ride. Harry Hewitt was a product of that 'ridding' course, me thinks.

[@vancegilmore5821]

The narrator's voice modulation is conspicuously contrived. I couldn't stand listening to her for very long.

[@jkdgamingtv3766]

Fun Fact: The are reports that Charles didn’t want his regnal name to be “Charles III” to avoid association with Charles I and Charles II. He instead prefers ”George VII” as his regnal name to honour his grandfather. But it wasn’t decided yet.

[@x3danimatos]

Interesting, I didn't think he would have a regnal name specially because he will be so old when becomes king... 🤔

[@nadezhdawall-rossi2864]

He can change his name, but he can't escape his despicable past behavior.

[@charleswatson1093]

@@x3danimatos Of course he'll have a regnal name!

[@davidallbaugh6858]

I have wondered why Charles was given his name since Charles I and II are not well regarded in British history. George would have been a much name for the heir.

[@davidallbaugh6858]

@Síofra Loughlin-Bestawros : Actually Elizabeth II and the rest of the British Royal family trace their lineage back to King George I of Hanover who became King in 1714 after Queen Anne died and the other members of the Stuarts, descended from King James I, were kept from the throne because they were Catholics and the Monarch by law had to be a Protestant. BTW: The term "The Lost Cause" originally was from 18th Century Britain and referred to the unsuccessful efforts of the Stuarts to regain the Throne.

[@yvonne6554]

I’m Congolese myself and it breaks my heart to hear these stories about how millions of people in Congo were killed🙏🏾💔

[@gostavoadolfos2023]

You are still killing millions of your own though. In fact cannibalism is still practiced in your country.. maybe you should focus on that first.

[@gostavoadolfos2023]

@zameisie your comment is subhumanly stupid, nobody said that what happened was justified 🤣🤣🤣

[@elizabethhestevold1340]

Congolian abuse a natives , really points to how low humans can go! How these people suffered, a crime as so Manny others. How silent we are on some Asian Countries. So glad funding for Bio- Science presently has been blocked. And , a re- evaluation off Abortion issues. We need to have these discussions, if world wide we can re-adjust humanitarian, animal and Environmental thinking and approaches. Fundamental prior to high Tech, technology runs off the train tracks. A lot to think about.🇩🇰🇺🇸🌅🙏☮️🦅🗽📬

[@thepinebros.1873]

@@gostavoadolfos2023 no but you are ingaging in whataboutism

[@jorelletaylor5408]

It’s heart breaking .. karma is real and time will be the best equalizer.. evil deeds will not go unpunished

[@katrinaasedillo3412]

I’m a simple person. I see Lindsay Holiday, I click.

[@edwardviofengland8048]

Even complicated people do that!

[@9-c45alfeenarahim3]

@@edwardviofengland8048 Your majesty.

[@susannebrunberg4174]

First video I see done by her.... Didn"t know she was that "famous"...

[@markkunikolauskoponen4865]

"Prince Albert conficated the passport of the future Princess?" In most of Europe, no passport is required to cross borders. Certainly not between Monaco, France and Italy.

[@JennyWinters]

She is from South Africa. And she's not been well for the past couple of years. Not sure why but she is beautiful.

[@jcorkill0159]

Is it possible that we could vice versa video seeing what countries would restore its monarchy???

[@Giht4571]

It's impossible. Nowadays we're living in a world which doesn't like traditions.

[@MPIO2023]

@Florent Okala never use the word impossible. Use the phrase I am too lazy to support it and convince others to it.

[@Giht4571]

@@MPIO2023 I am not a monarchist to convince people to restore it.

[@MPIO2023]

@@Giht4571 I see you a republican. Banana Republics. Disgusting

[@Giht4571]

@@MPIO2023 Monarchy or republic aren't supernatural solutions. Each system has its own problems.

[@Ad_Astra2023]

I don’t see the British monarchy going down any time soon. Brits love their traditions and the queen too much to abolish this system. Charles has never been popular but his sons are, so…

[@ftygdfrygg6622]

How much do you wanna bet when the queen dies and charles is in power, it will be abolished

[@joshbentley2307]

@@ftygdfrygg6622 I’ll put all my money on it. If it got to the point were it looked like it was going to be abolished he would give the crown to William. And many Brits would stand with the royal family. I could see a bunch of violence breaking out over it if getting rid of the royals became a serious topic.

[@foxpro3002]

They better not British history and traditions should be protected at all costs.

[@ninagill1407]

Only one son is popular now and it isn’t Harry.

[@Aquarius.]

@@ninagill1407 funny how so many call Catherine 'Kate' and Henry 'Harry'

[@romeisbig6485]

Queen Elizabeth is not the sovereign of the Commonwealth nations. She is only the Head of State of the *Commonwealth Realm* countries (Canada, Australia, New Zealand, some Caribbean Nations, etc.)

[@melodyclark1944]

She is Head of State of the Commonwealth of Nations. She is sovereign and head of state of the Commonwealth realms.

[@Crazy-Cat-Lady-of-CA]

She is actually called the Queen of X when she is performing her duties and speaks. In Australia she is Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God Queen of Australia and Her other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth. She is the symbolic head of state of the commonwealth like lindsey said.

[@Shkk]

@@Crazy-Cat-Lady-of-CA she is not the head of state of every commonwealth country many are republics having their presidents as their heads of state and some like Malaysia and Tonga have their own monarch.

[@harry5326]

Regarding the taxpayer situation to UK, the Royal Family has lands that earns money. In the 1700s, George III agreed to surrender the profits of these lands to parliament in exchange for a fixed salary and having his debts removed. The profits contribute to the UK's national budget which means taxes would be lower than they otherwise would be. Another thing to regard is that tourists pay money to see the castles, Tower of London, basically anything that has to do with the Royals. This brings in billions of £ for the UK every year.

[@stantorren4400]

France’s castles has more tourists by chopping off heads of monarchs. We should emulate that

[@paytonmayfield6892]

For the Dutch, it isn't going to happen, being a Dutch person myself, I know that the people legitimately love the royal family to the point that we have a day dedicated to them, so.

[@sonjadewaal8584]

There are a lot of people in the Netherlands who want their republic back. I am one of them. The sooner the better. If I spent my money I rather choose the person I pay my taxes for.

[@Xardom]

@@sonjadewaal8584 a lot is a very distinctive statement.. do you have exact numbers?

[@sonjadewaal8584]

@@Xardom there’s a recent opinion poll that says 32% of the dutch people prefer a republic.

[@k34xy4wmnb]

@@sonjadewaal8584 That ain't exactly a majority. Also, the constitution needs to change for that. That ain't happening anytime soon. We don't even have a (majority) government. To get a constitutional change it needs to pass 4x 2x 51% and 2x 75%, and new elections. Also the king has to sign off on the amendment. So good luck with that.

[@beth641]

as a dutch person, i agree. i love the royals, so does almost everyone i know. i can’t see them being abolished - it would be a truly sad day.

[@cassandrarose2108]

The British royal family isn't going anywhere. It's harder than that to undo a millenia of tradition and national identity.

[@beckygoody9829]

How sad that your national identity is affixed to museum type figures who are overpaid “philanthropists”

[@lj2265]

@@beckygoody9829 Pretty much all national identity is based on absolutely silly things. Like how every country has attached some national identity to a piece of fabric that flaps in the wind. Makes our species look very "special" in not a flattering way when you think of the ridiculousness we get up to for the sake of nationality. The US has entire laws for how to respect that useless piece of fabric, that's how much their identity is based on sillyness.

[@danielsinaga4589]

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[@anthonyj.s.7266]

@@beckygoody9829 The British Royals generate way more than what they cost.

[@moniquesilverans3842]

Si vous n'êtes pas de Grande Bretagne vous ne devez pas émettre de réflexions sur leur modèle de gouvernement car cela ne vous regarde pas, cela regarde uniquement les personnes du pays et c'est tout

[@stevelong5690]

In the fiscal year ending March 31, 2020, the Crown Estate pulled in more than $700 million, with more than $475 million in profits. The royal family receives 25% of the Crown Estate income, which is also known as the Sovereign Grant, and the remaining 75% goes to the British Treasury.

[@pedanticradiator1491]

We have £s in the UK not $

[@stevelong5690]

@@pedanticradiator1491 Dah the information was from an American site they use $'s #

[@KJ-yises]

A few people got 25%. Why are the rest of the country inferior to these few people?

[@moniquesilverans3842]

@@KJ-yises Parce que ce sont des biens de la couronne et non du peuple

[@ladynew9758]

Australia has no intentions of leaving the monarchy in the near future we had a vote in 1998 and the Queen won

[@cjillwrite8249]

It would have been interesting to see how much tourism and money each monarchy adds to their country to offset what they cost.

[@Shocked-Face]

Plus Royal Estates and such

[@adamcrow1483]

Monarchies don't bring in tourism. More people go to Versailles than Buckingham palace. Architecture, culture, and history attract tourists. Its not like tourists get to meet the Queen.

[@sorettaray8829]

Don’t suggest that ... Lindsay won’t be able to get away with her vendetta to abolish the UK monarchy if you had factors like that in ...

[@Myrlo1626]

And the presidents in republics are expensive too, they often get palaces and expensive security etc too.

[@joshbentley2307]

Everyone’s heard of Buckingham palace and Windsor castle but can you name a single German palace ❓ They bring in millions.

[@GradKat]

I didn’t know there WERE five European monarchies. Don’t include the Brits in this; our royal family is very, very good at surviving crises.

[@b.g.r.andreverbrugghe4207]

Technically there are twelve sovereign monarchies in Europe. Seven of them are a kingdom (with a King or Queen). It's fun to read about other countries from time to time. However, this kind of YT videos are a good alternative. ;)

[@SymphonyBrahms]

They won't survive Charles and Cruella.

[@georgecanning9233]

Great video...but just wanted to point out Queen Elizabeth is queen of the 16 Commonwealth Realms, NOT all 54 commonwealth member states. Though at the start of her reign she was Queen of far more until they each abolished the monarchy.

[@adithyaavadhani]

This “cost to the taxpayer” issue is, in my opinion, severely misunderstood - at least with respect to the British monarchy. There is no money “siphoned off” from tax revenue. That’s utter nonsense. The income of the royal family is a percentage of the revenue earned from their lands, estates, and other holdings. The government at regular intervals appraises how much of the revenue earned from Crown properties should be given to the family, this is usually between 25% to 30%, if I’m not mistaken. In essence they are taxed at about 70%. And one must note that most of the Royals’ spending goes to paying their staff - creating employment and injecting the money back into the economy; take into account the tourism they promote and you’ll see that the UK is MUCH better off economically with the monarchy intact. This idea of being paid out of the peoples’ pockets is a NON-ISSUE! The only real issue would be the image of inequality and the place of titles and social hierarchicy in a modern world.

[@callnight1441]

i never realized that the monarchy of the netherlands was so hated, i always thought they would be more popular than others. i thought they'd be more popular than the monarchs of luxembourg and monaco

[@rudolffabrie3233]

King Williem Alexander is not the brightest crayon in the box.

[@shanibrown158]

They are not very favorite. I understand why; -They are supposed to represent us but do whatever they want (their holidays are very important to them. The former queen went on holiday with people who were linked to the Nazi's. Her father was even linked to them🙃) - They don't pay taxes on anything - Their experiences are a lot higher than they claim.

[@parmentier7457]

They are still very popular. About 66% support the royal family. Last year 75%. But partly due to covid-19 and the blunder to Greece, it has fallen. If a refendum were to be held, 75% would opt for the preservation of the monarchy, 10% for a Republic. I think most Dutch are fine with it, the country has a good economy and is doing reasonably well in the world.

[@AlphaSigmA1]

I am one of the 75%. 😁 tho Beatrix was my favourite

[@Hugo-x9r8w]

Someone states that in 2021 75 % and in 2020 66% of the population supports the royal family. I am wondering which investigation this was? When mentioning figures and statistics it is important to mention the source otherwise anyone can make up something. I found different figures in the ' jaarlijkse Koningsdagenquete 'by bureau Ipsos for NOS. The support for the king went from 76 procent in april 2020 to 47 procent by the end of 2020. In 2021 it went up to 57 procent. So I guess the support is growing again to end with a positive note! Of course it remains an enquete and a small sample of opinions. By the way our king has been for example very active in the field of watermanagement and fulfills many other functions for the benefit of the country.

[@AdriLeemput]

Giving the Belgian monarchy 2 out of 2 points for the Popularity category is really inconsistent when other houses get less points with a higher approval rating. If you make up a system, at least be consistent

[@moniquesilverans3842]

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[@simonosborne7933]

I'm British and I would rather die than become a republic long live the queen

[@randyfloyd17]

You don’t know what you’re missing! But I kinda get it.

[@leonieromanes7265]

It's always been fascinating to me, how the English love to be ruled over.

[@olliedwards8069]

You would rather die than live in a country where the head of state is elected by the people?

[@TartanArmy85]

@@leonieromanes7265 we are not ruled over by our monarchy. Our Queen reigns. Do your homework

[@lukewilliams1666]

@@olliedwards8069 yes

[@Clownjl]

I think it also has to do with how the people view them for example before 2002 many people viewed the British monarchy as old fashioned hence why many people were siding with republicanist and abolishing the monarchy. However, during the golden jubilee of 2002 the royal family started to become more modern which included the Queen to meet new people as well as different cultures and religions and including more things that were popular with the people.

[@ceunice162]

I think the UK monarchy will stay for a longer period of time under the wings of Charles, then William & Catherine, the real question is, if George will be able to keep the monarchy going.

[@olavwilhelm6843]

how stupid to judge a child

[@ceunice162]

@@olavwilhelm6843 Huh??? That's why I said "IF" where is the judgement there? and besides George is 3rd line he will be King someday! Reading comprehension issue. 🙄

[@malikbarry7542]

@@ceunice162 i agree with you. I think by the time George inherits the throne, the world will be so different and so will the sentiment regarding monarchy. I don’t see him being king

[@danielwatson743]

@@malikbarry7542 same. the world is changing. william will be the downfall of the british monarchy

[@simba6698]

I find it funny how we're pinning the future of one of the world's most powerful countries on a seven-year old boy

[@Twilekmaniac]

Will you be doing a video on which Asian monarchies are most/least likely to be abolished at some point?

[@Mai-po1me]

For this one, I bet the Thailand Monarchy will be placing low (for monarchies that will be abolished). Japan might be placing high on the the list, but the issue of an heir remains. I do however think that Japanese people do love their monarchy.

[@gostavoadolfos2023]

I like this channel and I adore European history but the channel is eurocentric to the extreme.

[@gostavoadolfos2023]

The house of Saoud of Saudi Arabia and Bahrain are on a plate of fire because they built their power on oppressing the Shiaa minority in KSA and majority in Bahrain. For years there were talks about uniting both kingdoms and turning the king of Bahrain into a prince under protection of the Saudi king to buy time.

[@123anythin]

@@Mai-po1me Japan has an heir tho, it’s the current Emperor’s younger brother and nephew.

[@Mai-po1me]

@@123anythin I know, It’s Hisohito, right? But again, he is very young and Japan’s monarchy is struggling quite a bit to find Male descendants. I do know that (apparently) there is another branch of the family that could be included (but after ww2 it was kinda separated). Idk. I’ve also heard a lot of debate about whether or not let female members of the family be part of the line of succession.

[@GuduleMartens]

as a Dutchie, our King is not going anywhere. We love to make fun of him, but in fact they are really popular.

[@DavBlc7]

Yep, I had noticed that the people was around the royal family at Zandvoort when they saw their F1 hero Verstappen win the first Dutch Grand Prix since returning from many years off F1. and they all cheered him.

[@nicdesmedt7443]

I am from Belgium and though we haven't existed as an independant country for a very long time, I can assure you that we were very significant even during this breef history and the time before. The husband to queen Victoria, was brother to the Belgian king. In WW1, the Belgian army stopped the Germans at the Ijzer river, allowing time for the alied forces to gather. In WW2, once again the Belgian forces held up the German forces long enough to allow the massive Brittish force at the coast to escape, which would otherwise have been capured, undoubtedly changing the course of the war. The European Union was formed out of the cooperation between Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxemburg. Also the headquarters of NATO are in Belgium. We haven't been independant for long, but that doesn't mean we have been sitting on our asses either.

[@pedanticradiator1491]

Queen Victoria's husband was the nephew of the 1st king of the Belgians not his brother

[@nicdesmedt7443]

@@pedanticradiator1491 You are right! I was verry much mistaken!

[@pedanticradiator1491]

@@nicdesmedt7443 and due to intermarriage within the European royals families Victoria was his niece and he himself was almost Prince consort of the UK as his first wife was the only child of George IV who tragically died in childbirth

[@nicdesmedt7443]

@@pedanticradiator1491 that is new to me, but i trust you are correct! Apparently learning about our royal family wasn't very important enough to include in curriculum.. Still, it proves the significance all the more..

[@pedanticradiator1491]

@@nicdesmedt7443 yes had she lived Leopold would have unlikely to have been chosen as King of the Belgians. He was also allowed to use for his entire life the English country Estate that he and Princess Charlotte had been given at the time of their marriage

[@ladyjanegrey1671]

Can you do a video on Non-European monarchies?

[@edwardviofengland8048]

Yeah I hope she will do that soon. You've been demanding it for a pretty long time cousin

[@bigjohn697791]

Highly unlikely the British Monarchy will be going anywhere (I live in UK)

[@YT911YT]

Can you do Asian Monarchies next

[@meganeuraa]

yeah, i would love to learn about asian monarchies as an asian!

[@SungSNam]

She’s done wuzetian before

[@YT911YT]

@@meganeuraa Yeah and Honestly Bhutan is Least likley to be Abolished

[@YT911YT]

@@SungSNam I said Which Asian Monarchies are most Likley to be Abolished

[@YT911YT]

@@SungSNam And Honestly I Think Thailand is Most likely To Be Abolished

[@nyebe6598]

"might be..." says it all. Nothing reallyconcrete to back it up. 🙄

[@CallieMasters5000]

I would say there's no chance of the British royal family being deposed, but then I never thought they'd do Brexit too. Monaco is very safe because of no income taxes and high real estate values because of the Grimaldi family.

[@full_ArmourOfGod]

Tbf, most if not all brexit voters are pro Monarchy lol. British monarchy is not going anywhere anytime soon

[@carolinegunn3810]

I agree with you, but Charles and Camilla concern me. It really may be better to have William as king next, but that's not the correct order of suceesion.

[@captainohio8420]

Well I think even if the Spanish Monarchy is Abolished I won't be suprised if within few years or decades they will choose to return it, cause spain is a politcal mess.

[@johngreen3543]

I agree, that happens to be the inherent flaw in the Spanish state of mind. They never seem to finish what they start. The history of Mexico illustrates my position aptly.

[@erikno2992]

That's basically spanish history

[@marcelolopezcapel430]

If Spanish monarchy is abolished and later restored, it will be by a dictator. Don't forget that Felipe's father, king Juan Carlos was appointed by Franco to be his successor, and the previous king, Alfonso XIII, ruled with another dictator (Primo de Rivera)

[@captainohio8420]

It can also be restore if the people want to you know it happened already

[@marcelolopezcapel430]

@@captainohio8420 There has never been a referendum specifically asking the Spaniards about that. Besides, the first prime minister after the dictatorship

[@christelgeurtjens]

I'm from the Netherlands. I don't see our Monarchy being abolished. They are very likable and do great work in keeping public relations and trade. I think they are more valuable than you explained. I do think that what they earn is a bit much and that it what most Dutch people will agree upon. The amount of anti Monarchy articles shown in the segment is surprising. I read a lot of news but negative news about the Monarchy is very very rare. Also: - Maxima's heritage was not such a big deal. It was mainly a problem for politic reasons, not for the people. She was immediately well liked. And still is. - Kingsday is on April 27 - The monarchy was established in 1815, not in 1581. We were a republic, not a monarchy till then. - The family was allowed to go to Greece (according to the measures at that time). The Neterlands was not in lock down (we never were officially) but it just was not sympathetic towards the people since it was not recommended by the government to travel. They immediately returned from their holiday.

[@elimatt7179]

It's honestly a joke for royalty to exist in this day in age. Pampered Individuals get recognized for doing nothing.

[@sarasamaletdin4574]

Juan Carlos the established the democracy with the monarchy so he wasn’t all bad for Spain, not that it will save monarchy but maybe his reputation for future generations.

@ron con leche meh, not really. Spain still has a pretty good quality of life many northern countries wish to have. Still one of the best heath care systems too and it's still the 4th largest economy of the EU. it is actually pretty impressive keeping in mind that Spain didn´t have the time the rest of Europe had after WWII to grown. While the entire continent was growing, Spain was under a dictatorship for 40 years. The growth of Spain from the 80s to the 2000s was astonishing. In fact, it's known internationally as the Spanish miracle. It's only since the crisis of 2008 that its economy suffered again, as the rest of the world though

[@robinwillis400]

You forgot to take into account the Queen pays taxes, as does Charles and deposit a lot of money from the Royal Duchies for example the Duchy Of Cornwall into Government coffers and are known to cost the population a few pennies a year!

[@jonathanlee4511]

Loving the series!!! Are we going to see Asian Monarchy soon?

[@pixie3760]

Most of these royals are constitutional monarchy's, and they also bring in revenue as tourist attractions. Particularly the British royal family. The British royals pay taxes and the only things the public pay for are the parts of their residences that are open to the public. Everything else is self funded. They're mostly figureheads and respected by many.