You May have Underestimated the Royal Family's Power | Should Britain Abolish the Monarchy?

[@TieranFreedman]

CORRECTION: The law removing heirs who marry catholics from the line of succession, mentioned near the end of the video, was changed in 2013 and no longer applies.

[@John-nc4bl]

The origins of the English monarchy began with the Anglo-Saxon settlement of Britain by Germanic settlers from mainland Europe in the 5th and 6th centuries. The settlers were not ethnically related to the original indigenous people of the British Islands, i.e. the Celtic. Cornish and Welsh tribes. The so-called current English royals are descendants of European royalty, most notably the German Hanoverians, who were also related to the Russian Romanovs, the last royals in pre-revolutionary Russia. In 1917, George V changed their surname from Saxe-Coburg-Gotha to Windsor to make it sound English. Britons regard this so Britishness is about as bizarre as one could possibly imagine. It is also bizarre that some British people continue to OBSESSIVELY FAWN over the current representatives of this old institution which has an EVIL HISTORY and a PRISON - LIKE LIFESTYLE.

[@John-nc4bl]

A Cult of Personality arises when an individual uses mass media, propaganda, or other methods to create an idealized, and at times, a ' god-like or a goddess-like ' public image, through Unquestioning Flattery and Praise. (Charles, his deceased mother Elizabeth, deceased Philip, William, Anne, Kate, Camilla including the other representatives) What is a CULT-? The group displays excessively zealous and unquestioning commitment to its leader, ( Charles ) Questioning, doubt, and dissent are discouraged. The leadership dictates, sometimes in great detail, how members should think, act and feel. The group is elitist, claiming a special, exalted status for itself, its leader and members, ( Charles and the other representatives ) The group has a polarized us-versus-them mentality, which may cause conflict with the wider society. The leader is extremely protected and does not give interviews. ( Charles ) The leader is not held accountable to any authority. ( Charles ) Unquestioning adulation is expected from the followers. It is obvious as to why Harry preferred to have his FREEDOM from such an ABNORMAL and a PRISON - LIKE lifestyle. Kate may have decided to do likewise. Over one thousand people followed the Peoples Temple CULT led by Jim Jones and ended up DEAD. DO NOT FOLLOW THIS CULT OR ANY DANGEROUS CULT. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- The so-called English royals represent an old cult-like institution with a very bad history and the following words would apply to it. Racist, Incest, Adultery, Immorality, Tyranny, Brutality, Genocide, Slavery, Theft, Dysfunctional, Aloof, Extremely Secretive, Irrelevant, Suffocating Formality, Abnormal and a Prison - Like Lifestyle. Edward's and Simpson's allegiance to Hitler. Andrew / Epstein and Charles / Jimmy Savile. Diana's arranged / forced marriage to Charles and his horrible treatment of her. Philip and his affairs, Anne divorced. Andrew Divorced, Charles divorced. Andrews association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. He visited Epstiens island 26 times so it is said while investigating Epstiens. Henry VIII divorced two of his wives and the other two were BEHEADED-! Henry VIII was responsible for thousands of deaths. Hanged, Drawn and Quartered as well as Burning at the Stake were very evil ways to be killed. Charles was tried and executed for treason. William who carried out genocide in the north of England. American President Jefferson branded George a plundering tyrant.

[@alizainal9057]

If the royal family is not British due to the fact that they are descended from the foreign Anglo-Saxon settlers… well then millions of British citizens today are not British either, because millions of them are Anglo Saxon… You accuse the monarchy of being old and out of date, yet you argue that a person cannot be British if they are anglo Saxon… now THAT is definitely out of date. Hypocrisy to its greatest extent.

[@lv2fish501]

As an American, of both English and Irish heritage, time to end the monarchy thing. Turn it into a Disney display but bowing to a family built on violence, murder and mayhem still using the wealth of slaveowners it's time to say goodbye.

[@athlene110]

It would be great to get into the details of how getting rid of the monarchy in the UK would effect Canada, Australia and all the other common wealth countries/colonies.

[@patricktracey7424]

i think you will find that a great many of the commonwealth countries have already made up their minds to ditch the monarchy, its only the UK who are to be refused a vote on whether to keep them but then we are there cash cow.

[@marky555]

No effect

[@gingerwingerful]

Sorry mate that idea will never see the light of the day

[@summerbright2769]

Mind you the Australians they want out to become Republic.

[@richardmurphy4520]

The ONLY FAMILY that aspires to live and breed on state welfare benefits is THE ROYAL FAMILY. A vulgar celebration of inequality.

[@John-nc4bl]

Since 1970, over a dozen monarchies have been abolished.

[@Marklovesdrama]

That is very interesting.

[@xavier550]

The French monarchy was brought back (and ultimately extinguished) same for the UK in the late 1600’s as well as Spain.

[@theophrastusbombastus1359]

Yes, but let's not let the truth get in the way of a good story

[@timothyblack3322]

Spain has a Constitutional Monarchy that was overthrown and brought back. However, Spain does not pay their Royals very much. It is not unusual to see the Spanish Royal Family walking around a outdoor market with their two (Princesses) teenage girls walking casually behind them.

[@jillybe1873]

They're crooks too.

[@sayheyguy]

The British monarchy was overthrown and brought back in the 1600s.

[@summerbright2769]

@@sayheyguythat was then change is coming to the UK Republican

[@peterm.petrus386]

I'd prefer a rich institution who would look after the country & people more in order to keep their heads, than a politician who fights for nothing than re-election and gain money they didn't have.

[@diannefitzmaurice9813]

Republics have their own problems and costs. They have some checks and balances to limit power but given the populace electing a head of state does not guarantee a better navigation of statecraft . Perhaps more so because it turns it into another political system. Democracy is always in danger of descending into tyranny as Plato said. We have only to see how dictatorships can destroy another democracy with current events. A constitutional monarchy is one way to challenge alternative systems that concentrate power and personal gain for a few. Perhaps some objective analysis and comparison of different systems than trashing one form without such a comparison, would yield a better understanding of the inner workings of what is being trashed!

[@Karamelaki]

My thoughts exactly. I never liked democracy- when everyone thinks they are entitled to power. Everything has “owners”. Power is no different. The UK will remember when they had a royal family to represent them. And they will regret for abolishing them if that ever happens.

[@TieranFreedman]

You make some good points. I agree that it's overoptimistic to assume that switching to a republic would automatically make everything fairer and more democratic. The US is a Republic and ranks lower in democracy rankings than the UK. That said, it's hard to deny that there are a lot of troubling issues surrounding the monarchy, and the more I learn about it the more problems there seems to be. While you say that a constitutional monarchy challenges systems that concentrate power, ours also centralises power in the Prime Minister, making our PM more domestically powerful than most others in Europe. And some of the royals are able to effectively veto laws that negatively impact their financial interests. At least an elected head of state could be more accountable, and couldn't dodge things like the Freedom of Information act so easily. In response to your final point, since the interview was with the CEO of republic, the story was why he thinks we should abolish the monarchy. I am, however, producing a video featuring an interview with a monarchist. It was supposed to be done immediately after this one, but it was very delayed because of Covid, so will be out early next year. It doesn't go too much into the inner workings of different types of systems, but does explore the reasons a monarchist has for being a monarchist. So I hope you enjoy it when it comes out 🙂

[@simba6698]

@@TieranFreedman the UK has a collective government system not a presidential one so even though the PM is very powerful they can't exercise that power without significant support from the cabinet and parliament and if they do they're quickly booted out of office even just after a month as what happened to Lizz Truss.

[@truly_infinite]

but the UK already is a republic... well, almost. Oh, and what is the royal family going to do when someone like Hitler rises to power with the majority of the people on their side? In case someone wanted to take over the country, they'd get kicked out Buckingham Palace or ally with the dictator. A King doesn't prevent dictatorships. Sorry, but there are no good arguments for a royalty

[@tiffinmeister]

@@simba6698 That is just not true. There is little or no parliamentary scrutiny into our military adventures, e.g. Israel, Ukraine, Yemen and who knows where else. Republic are proposing an elected head of state like Ireland and Iceland, not like the USA or France.

[@JP-xh1cm]

Great video! I think you should make one on the Commonwealth of Nations, it would make for an interesting topic.

[@jackdonovan554]

I'm all for royal families. Royal families keep a chronological history of events thru their lineage which the people have access to in their memories of events they've experienced personally , as they grow up with each member of the monarchy. They also serve as a "standard" of behavior. Which is quite difficult to maintain, but supports an attitude of order that promotes peace. It's not an easy role, and certainly not the kind of life I would want. But I believe that royal families should be kept in high regard as they play an important part in society. God save the King and his family.❤

[@richardmurphy4520]

Bullcrap.

[@vildaolsen563]

I hold the Contitutinal Monarkly, the BRITISH CULTURE IN HIGH REGARD . Vi l da Olsen from Michigan 48081

[@odemaj8605]

To he'll with POWER, in this century,The British monarchy is indeed the most lucky to survive the 20th/21st century revolution world wide,especially in Europe, all thanks to the magna Carta Trading power for luxury was and still is a blessing to the British monarchy They no longer need to burden themselves with matters of the state,nor be blamed for any policy gone wrong,both domestic and international

[@gingerwingerful]

They aren't lucky they aren't going anywhere

[@Mugtree]

Personally I’m very anti republic. As has been said they have their own problems and i’d rather stick with the way it is. Also the monarchy has been around and adapted and i’m sure it will out last us all. They seem to be very good at surviving

[@richardmurphy4520]

Self serving mafias usually are.

[@christlebuys5747]

Very interesting. Much thanks

[@TieranFreedman]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it 🙂

[@Ariueh]

I’ve got a bad feeling about a Western European country abolishing monarchy We saw what happened to france

[@pierremainstone-mitchell8290]

As an Aussie who supports an Australian Republic I can only say good luck! We are having a big enough struggle to persuade Australians that we don't need the monarchy! I recall a UK TV program (if anyone knows it's title please let me know as I'd love to find a copy) some years ago that started with the (fictional) announcement that "The House of Lords has voted, by a narrow margin, to abolish the monarchy". It then went through the various steps that would be needed to accomplish this. Near the end was an announcement that the Commissioners who were charged with overseeing the process had announced that "there is nothing to stop Anne Windsor, the former Princess Royal, from standing for President. Ladbrokes immediately had her at 10 to 1 on."

[@automategames]

what about the Cayman Islands and how the monarchy is running a tax haven for the elites of the world.

[@TieranFreedman]

Hey, thanks for the comment! I'll look into that; do you have a link where I could read about it? There was so much to cover in an hour interview so we could only touch on so much. Republic's website has some pretty good information on it though (Edit: can't put the link in here for some reason but I've pinned it at the top).

[@rodden1953]

@@TieranFreedman Hi this is a brilliant video i look forward to the follow up . talking of their tax i just made this comment on Republis Facebook page under your video ..........I dont understand how they are on a flat wage yet have enough to stash away in offshore accounts , and still ask for more , Well i do they are totally corrupt

[@TieranFreedman]

@@rodden1953 Hey, thanks for the feedback! Glad you enjoyed the video, it was really eye-opening to chat with Graham and learn so much about Republic's mission :) The other video, which will cover the monarchist perspective, will be part of season 2 (it was supposed to be immediately after this one but lockdowns meant that wasn't possible unfortunately), so there will be a few different videos out before then. Hope you like those ones, too!

[@rodden1953]

@@TieranFreedman I never really supported the Royal family i was one of those people who thought if it ain't broke way , when i used to see South American dictators in uniforms i thought a monarch was better until i found that the dictators had been put there by the US government to prevent socialism, The same applies to the Royals they are there to protect the establishment and status quo, the Queen got rid of an Australian PM because he was a socialist . Mountbatten planed a coup against Harold Wilson , they have laws changed for their own financial gains the list is too long , Please read Norman Bakers Book "And what do you do ? "

[@automategames]

@@rodden1953 why do you think the world speaks english? English wars.

[@chesterdonnelly1212]

No, I love the monarchy. It's a big part of our British identity.

[@DerekDerekDerekDerekDerekDerek]

False

[@lizh1970]

Yes your common their noble

[@LordGeneralOHara]

​@@lizh1970I don't see anything bad about that, that's like blaming the government for not giving you paradise fertile lands in southern Algeria

[@PatrickABiggs]

Part of your identity, maybe. I'm British and it's not part of mine.

[@LordGeneralOHara]

@@PatrickABiggs There is no England, Wales, Ireland and Scotland without a Monarchy

[@aryankunte]

Hello Tieran Freedman, The law you talked about at the end of the video that was about the Catholic marriage, it was removed in 2013 by The Queen herself. So it isn't that backwards afterall.....

[@TieranFreedman]

Hey, thanks for the information! I didn't realise that law had been changed. And there I was thinking I'd finished the video without any errors!

[@aryankunte]

@@TieranFreedman It happens..... But I think that the monarchy brings a sort of colour to the UK. If Britons were to abolish it, UK wouldn't be as colourful. UK wouldn't have the coronations, royal weddings, etc anymore. That would really be a bit boring.

[@Ironislander4302]

@@aryankunte Oh no, I guess all that tax revenue will have to go towards schools, roadways, hospitals, and other “boring” social services governments should be providing… You want to feel like a peasant go visit a Renaissance Faire..

[@aryankunte]

@@Ironislander4302 But U.K. is doing good in those sectors, isn't it?

[@Ironislander4302]

@@TieranFreedman Hey buddy why are you deleting my replies?

[@himkemcsampamgm4861]

You can't ask the Question "Is monarchy still relevant in 2024?" because as long as it is doing well in its job as the balance of power and etc. Monarchy will remain valid. Monarchy is the best form of government as far as I know. Do respect my opinion.

[@DLFfitness1]

It’s easy to fool people that want to be fooled.

[@chaosthemultiversesamurai4544]

I have a question do most people actually care about the monarchy in England because I feel like they do if you’d like they just follow a trend kind of so in other words people just support the Queen because others di without any education

[@thesaturdaytechchannelwith553]

​@@chaosthemultiversesamurai4544What?

[@chaosthemultiversesamurai4544]

@@thesaturdaytechchannelwith553 basically I’m asking if people of England genuinely have reason to support the royals or do most do it without question?

[@mothermovementa]

Exactly

[@Released_Sausage]

A Republic would certainly be very foolish.

[@Boosher_]

our national anthem really needs changing, Christianity is a minority now and I could not care less about some rich guy

[@bible_unleashed2]

💀

[@rodden1953]

Great video . if only people could see how we still live under a feudal system

[@TieranFreedman]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it! As someone who used to be fairly ambivalent about the monarchy, the more I looked into it for this video the more shocked I was I hadn't heard about all this stuff before...

[@rodden1953]

@@TieranFreedman its so wrong that this family are forced upon us the way it is , BBC ,the press treat them as if they are gods , Charles is a fool and a nasty one too. , im so pleased you are changing your mind about them , before you do a video about Royalists make sure you do your homework , they dont bring money to they country , infact they stash their money in offshore accounts , im pleased you have spoken to Graham he has all the answers , if you can talk to Norman Baker too hes written a good book called "And What Do You Do? " please read it if you can , your video was very professional i really enjoyed watching it . Thank you .

[@elasticharmony]

your understanding of feudalism is incorrect, today is not the same, feudalism was based on military serve, and god; not what they have now. All you have is a royal family form of monarchy.

[@rodden1953]

@@elasticharmony The people of Cornwall and the scilly isles wouldn't agree with you.

[@bayousbambino427]

If only you could see you're wrong.

[@RichardChambers]

I’m here because I watched your bike touring videos but I have to say I found that really interesting and well produced.

[@TieranFreedman]

Thanks for the feedback Richard, glad you liked it! I knew very little about the ins and outs of the monarchy before I started researching it for this video, so I really enjoyed editing it together :)

[@Dee-mj3pu]

Henry VIII stole church property and gave it to his supporters (Nobles/Aristocracy). That needs to be returned with an apology!!

[@MartynCooper-vv9dk]

If the rich want to steal from the rich, who cares! they legally steal from me enough!

[@carlousmagus5387]

I love democracy, and I love the Republic. I have no issues with Monarchy if that's what the people what over there then fine. Just didn't try to bring that over here.

[@TieranFreedman]

A big thank you to Graham Smith at www.republic.org.uk for taking the time to speak with me! A brief sidenote: This is the republican perspective on the monarchy. I have since interviewed a monarchist to explore the other side of the argument and will be publishing that in a future video. Until then, enjoy!

[@mjwf0149]

Graham Smith is a liar, he says he has supporters across the political spectrum, but he has no proof, republicans are a bunch of sadistic satanic cult members who will end up ruining this country, I am disgusted that they are in existence, but I guess if Islamic state are a thing then I’m not surprised republicans exist. I don’t associate with republicans as they are devils walking the earth. As for the book “God is a republican” I’ve never read such rubbish, I will say when we were short of toilet paper During the 2020 lockdown💩💩💩💩💩 that book was surprisingly durable and flushable. 💩💩💩💩💩 I don’t know why people don’t just use that book instead of buying toilet paper as that’s all it’s good for, wiping your backside. Also if you know religious scripture, satan was the angel who tried to get god removed from the throne of heaven, now why was a president sat on a throne, because he is a king not a president, A KING👑 So who was the republican? Oh yes of course, Satan, the patron saint of republicans, that’s why I call them the Red Devils. So that’s another thing republicans hopelessly use as a good piece of literature, a book that speaks the same amount of rubbish as they do. GOD SAVE THE QUEEN AND LONG LIVE KING CHARLES. GOD SAVE THE MONARCHY, LONG LIVE THE MONARCHY, LONG MAY THEY REIGN, LONG MAY IT LIVETH ON, DOWN WITH REPUBLICANS. MAY THEY STAY A DISGRACE. AND LEAVE THIS LAND. HAVE FUN KISSING THE ASS OF SATAN THE LORD YOU SERVE EVERY TIME YOU BAD MOUTH THE MONARCHY. YOU DISGRACE.

[@tenniskinsella7768]

Well I hope ybfo time for Republicans to shut up and keep their nose out of Britain's business

[@alexandarvoncarsteinzarovi3723]

Removing the cultural icons from a nation can have very, very dire consequences, for the French it was Napoleon Bonaparte, for the Germans it was Adolf Hitler, for the Russians it was Joseph Stalin,

[@michaelwalker7400]

I wonder what would happen with events such as the Trooping of the Colours? Would it still happen, with the President taking over the role of the King or Quenn? Or would that be one of a handful of times each year the royal family is rolled out of hiding? Would the Changing of the Guard continue in it's present form, with the exception that it's much more ceremonial than it currently is? Does the royal family's possessions simplay all get handed back, or do they get to retain one homestead for that immediate family? Reducing the households would greatly impact the costs of retaining some of the sites as tehy would need to be renovated more completely than they are currently. I also think that the tourism dollars might actually increase if visitors have more access to Buckingham Palace, Kensignton, and Windsor if the royal family is no longer in residence there.

[@winterwolf9797]

Mate if their going to get rid of the monarchy (which I hope they won’t) they should get rid of all the tradition that goes with it... the problem is people hate tradition and want to destroy this country. And trooping the colour to a president just doesn’t sit right with me

[@richardmurphy4520]

Trooping the fascist won't pay the heating bills of the ordinary bumbling peasants that are stupid enough to defend unelected, unaccountable monarchy.

[@debralittle1341]

I'm from the U.S. and this seems like a bad idea. You have lived your whole lives this way. It might be hard trying adjust.

[@tiffanyhoff5806]

It is absolutely disgusting.

[@sarawaweru7664]

Abolish the monarchy

[@gracedacosta7960]

Yes, definitely, they have more " scandals" than.... some other famous common non-royal have. What gives them the right to flaunt their extra - curricular activities and expect themselves as people who have to be given that respect when they cannot earn it with respectful activities!!?

[@glyn2370]

The French had the right idea. Give them the chop 🪓

[@drummingkiwi8766]

didnt robbspiere kill like 20 thousand innocent people? Not a very right idea when you look at the wider picture

[@dragosdragon7515]

No we don't just kill people

[@LordGeneralOHara]

Make me King

[@matingeddes8151]

Go get a criminal record, hold up a sign saying abolish the monarchy, North Korea looks the same!!!!

[@sisyphusvasilias3943]

As a NZer it's horrifying that our Armed Forces are loyal to the Monarch not to NZ/NZers

[@xxjuicegalaxy6134]

Is it tho.

[@kenlawrence3007]

Your (NZ) Armed Forces are loyal to their Monarch - King Charles III is king of New Zealand not just the UK!

[@nardocativo4845]

How to abolished the monarch..they are the owner of UK during the war

[@Marklovesdrama]

An interesting documentary.

[@joshuaryan9650]

The Monarchy symbolises what Britain actually is. It is the living history of our great nation, by removing the monarchy, we cause more problems than good. The monarchy provides stability and removing it would remove that stability. Yes, the Royal family do not have to pay taxes but that didn't stop Queen Elizabeth II paying them from 1992 and onwards. Yes, the Queen did pay taxes as she offered to do so and continued doing so just like any other tax payer. The counterarguments to some of these republican views are on the royal family website itself. Queen Elizabeth, actually did a lot for this country and the world and i would hope that King Charles carries this on. Rest in peace, Queen Elizabeth II, loved by many.

[@SaveznaRepublikaJugoslavija]

My country has been a republic since 29 November 1945. Initially, many people got angry but it is now a distant memory. I am sure there are better things to symbolise Britain than a family.

[@joshuaryan9650]

@@SaveznaRepublikaJugoslavija Not really. Most of our history actually involves the monarchy. That's actually what most of our tourism is. People visiting Buckingham palace. That's where most of our tourist money is made. Britain without a monarchy just wouldn't be Britain.

[@SaveznaRepublikaJugoslavija]

@@joshuaryan9650 So most of your tourism involves one building? I am sure people do other things in London too

[@joshuaryan9650]

@@SaveznaRepublikaJugoslavija You'd be surprised and also I never said one building. Most people visit the UK to see Buckingham palace and the Big Ben (one of the 7 wonders of the world). The monarchy anyway as I said generates a lot of money for the economy. Yes, the monarchy here take away from the tax payer, but that amount is less than the amount generated by tourism.

[@joshuaryan9650]

@@SaveznaRepublikaJugoslavija the royal family costs the tax payers 500 million dollars a year, but, the royal family make 2.5 billion dollars and pump it into the economy. (whence why I said it benefits our economy).

[@savethebeesplantherbs8809]

William will be the last king after that a generation will move forward to a new opportunity to once again make our world realise just how unique and remarkable Britain is forever transforming and leading others with its innovation and compassion no other country does it like Britain none ever will

[@FranzBieberkopf]

I won't be around to see the end of William's reign, but if i were, I'd wager that the British monarchy will march on onto the future. "A small but growing group"-the membership of his group would easily fit into a small football stadium. Don't overestimate this group-they have virtually nil support.

[@davidhull3652]

By all means do, but think very careful what you wish and for whom or what you want to replace it with, Sadiq khan perhaps, or how about tony Blair perhaps,

[@SouthWestCarpHunter]

Royals out!

[@philallon9079]

If it isn't broke, then don't fix it GSTK 🇬🇧

[@lizh1970]

Your not right !

[@richardmurphy4520]

It's beyond broke, it's a sick joke.

[@automategames]

Epstein loves prince charles.

[@TieranFreedman]

I'm more familiar with the Prince Andrew link, but I see your point; extremely disturbing stuff.

[@carolinegathercole8473]

They vehemently protect their own interests and wil defiantly quell any resistance against them. I have asked elderly people 70-80 year olds why they support the Monarchy, they all say they bring money into the country. How ridiculous! They spend far more than that bring in.

[@IanDouglas-wj4je]

They bring nothing in - tourists come to look at the old buildings, not the old relics. They are 100% purposeless - pap fodder at best.

[@Foxyexrn]

That’s why the RF don’t publish their accounts....🤔

[@markmacthree3168]

Charles and the gang loves you and your weakness 🙃🙄🎯💯

[@elainemarie8725]

POWER TO THE PEOPLE!!!✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾

[@iboopyournose7307]

Yes!!! Abolish the monarchy!!!!!

[@TieranFreedman]

As someone who was relatively indifferent to the monarchy, the more I learn about it the more troubled I am by it...

[@louisbeerreviews8964]

Keep the monarchy

[@p4nd4b01]

A constitution would definitely be a step in the right direction

[@thesaturdaytechchannelwith553]

I disagree. As good as a codified constitution aesthetically sounds, you have to consider the fact when a legal constitution is signed into law at a particular point in time then every subsequent generation who come after that constitution are essentially shackled to a constitution/system of government. So if future generations want to adjust the system of governance to be able to effectively solve the issues of their day then they can't do that if their chained to a constitution that they have no say over that is written by people who are long gone. Codified constitutions sound good but ultimately such legal documents always cause more problems than they solve. A possible compromise is to perhaps have a list of bill of rights which sets a moral legal standard for that country to uphold. Technically speaking, we do kind of have that we the English bill of rights however I do agree that we do need a second bill of rights to remind the people and ruling classes/institutions alike where the moral legal line stands. Therefore what the UK has at present is actually waay better than what most other countries like the US have as we have a uncodified constitution which allows for people within their respective eras of time to change without chaining people to outdated systems of governance.

[@richardmurphy4520]

​@@thesaturdaytechchannelwith553Poppycock.

[@nicholas3354]

Who has the authority to abolish the sovereign? I suspect it would be illegal to abolish the monarchy, just like the law didn't allow Charles I to be tried, so they resorted to a mock-trial and murdered him. This video seems to demonstrate a pop-culture misperception of reality, which has been propagated by that which spewed forth from the French Revolt. I suggest having a clear understanding of the merits of monarchy (they exist) before choosing to throw the monarchy away like so much trash. To let the legacy of French Revolters do your thinking for you, is not wise. It's extremely ironic to follow after radicalism, and then to say it's not a radical position because Europe has already submitted itself to radicalism. The world is falling apart, due to the nature of democratic forces. What yall should desire, is a male sovereign who does his job rather than just being a mascot. What yall should not desire, is to plunge into the Globalist Conspiracy Against Humanity. A good king will prevent Britain from being the dystopia that the Globalist Order is certainly going to be. Based on his parrot-like rhetoric, the anti-royal guy sounds very naive, and like he worships some ideal as if it is God. That false god is going to destroy England, if yall let it. The day may come when the British Monarchy is the only thing that can strive back against the Globalist Tyranny which is to come and is already desperately striving to assert itself against Humanity. I sure hope yall don't take the monarchy for granted; that could have devastating consequences for the whole world (maybe, maybe not; alot of things can happen)... of course, that thing where yall are now leaving the throne open to Romanist (Papist) infiltration, needs to be fixed.

[@paulneedham9885]

Since when have they refused consent?

[@tobeytransport2802]

I think there’s a place for royalty but not in the constitution and not publicly funded. For example in Greece, Austria and Italy some people still follow their royal families and of course the UK royals should keep their family properties and traditions but they shouldn’t be able to amend any laws or have any authority or meet regularly with the head of state or be funded by the British people. We should have a president as our head of state and the Windsor-Mountbattens can be a historical and mystical noble family like they are now. I say this because I see lots of people resent them etc… which is unfair, they were born into money but so what? As long as they don’t need to be sustained by the rest of the country I don’t see a problem, but I do see a problem with tax going to people holding their office because their mother/father held it. It’s our national tradition, and we should cherish that, but it shouldn’t be our future or the basis of our constitution.

[@vildaolsen563]

Confusing

[@uwesiemon]

Germany would have been spared Hitler & Co had it been allowed to maintain the Monarchy after WW I.

[@jillybe1873]

Let's take the stolen property and land back for the people and get rid of tory hangers-on also

[@jacklomas7773]

Thank you for your comments now do one dummy.

[@eevee3168]

One what? Speak like human.

[@juliemccauslin5807]

Let's talk about getting over it & focusing on the successful life you should be having 🙄

[@eevee3168]

@@juliemccauslin5807 Successful life is also ties with decolonisation.

[@vilstef6988]

As a U.S. citizen, I've long said Monarchy is an expensive hobby for a country to have. Particularly the UK.

[@bayousbambino427]

Let us know when you've got the superior alternative.

[@Rod-bp8ow]

Long live the Crown Authority. KJV 1611 Preserved.

[@johnnycolorado5481]

Just wondering, if you abolished the monarchy and got rid of everything, how many Brits would suddenly be jobless? Or homeless, just wondering.

[@TieranFreedman]

All of the properties would still need to hire people to maintain them, the traditions (like the changing of the guard) could still continue, this generation of royals would probably be able to continue surviving on name recognition alone, and royal assets could be transferred to public ownership. So I doubt very many.

[@zakarynikoland6326]

I see your point and your probably right, I think though the commonwealth might balk a little at suddenly having to pay the upkeep on all the properties and such. Unless they already do, I'm not sure how things work over there. So, I should sit down and shush until I do a little more research on that question. Thanks for your insights.

[@wudiliu4929]

Without the monarchy, the Commonwealth of Nations might not even have a name anymore, and who wants to travel to an old empire without a fairy-tale queen ruling over it?

[@Karamelaki]

@@TieranFreedman everything that gets transferred to the public doesn’t work

[@c3pno]

@@Karamelaki don't have to hand everything over to the public just take it off the queen and establish a new revised government without a royal family 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@linda-cd1ss]

abolish immediately, let the public have their right of choice. these royals have taken enough of us hard working brits. We have a right to see how much they earn and how much they spend. They should show more support and respect to our veterans. Very greedy selfish people, 1 law for them, another for us.

[@linda-cd1ss]

@@pameladiamond9603 there are many of us who feel the same. we have watched to many hard working people suffer and starve to death. Homeless people being sprayed with hosepipes to clear the streets that they would parading down. doesn't speak humanity to me. Its a fashion show to them funded by the taxpayer who can't afford to feed themselves. the RF know there days are numbered that's why he is trimming it down they are unsustainable. mr cash for honours.

[@Karamelaki]

You think democracy is any better !? Just wait and see how many men hungry for power will be telling you sweet lies. And you will vote them. :)

[@AmanSS890]

@@pameladiamond9603 the people need to stop looking up to them what have they ever down for you ………. They live a lavish life maybe one day the Brit hush people will wake up…….. they live a lavish life style they are lambert the day they are born ………. Covid has opens peoples eyes ……..

[@elasticharmony]

total rubbish no one is a monarch such that you can just pass a vote and it is over. Also the whole economy is based on them so if you want to be free you must return all you have gained from it, these republicans are like Indians in the US who want "their" land back and all the modernization free!! Sure have your land back once you return to a teppee and stone axe and pay for all you have usurped

[@michaelnewman1920]

Republic for me, get rid of this outdated institution

[@Dee-mj3pu]

Put it up for a vote of the people.

[@drjamesallen6012]

Imagine my children are born doctors just like hers born kings? Does that make any sense to you?? Would my children make creditable doctors?? More so, you pay them taxes and them ask you to bow in front of them!

[@sarfcowst]

That's really a pretty poor and illogical argument! You clearly didn't learn any principles of logic in your education. And for the record - the royal children are brought up, coached and taught to understand and how to perform their duties over many years. This is not a reason why monarchy is necessary but yours is one of quite a few stupid and poorly-presented arguments on this page.

[@elainemarie8725]

Power to the people!

[@Karamelaki]

= disaster

[@DerekDerekDerekDerekDerekDerek]

@@Karamelaki the royals are people, vile people.

[@fredjones234]

Long live the queen

[@chaosthemultiversesamurai4544]

Well she’s dead now so she did live long but fuck the royals most people who follow her and the Royals don’t even understand who the following must be honest most people don’t give a shit about the monarchy either they just follow it because Other people do like sheep

[@DerekDerekDerekDerekDerekDerek]

Sheep 🐑

[@MORRECIYO]

nah bro.....

[@fredjones234]

@@MORRECIYO god save the king long live the king 🇬🇧

[@MORRECIYO]

@@fredjones234 god don’t want to save the inbreed scandalous untruthful and egotistical bitch that is Charles. Don’t be proud of a family that stole jewels (most recent crime they done), sent commoners to fight in their wars, and for colonizing in their history. Their is no need for Kings or royals it should end. God be looking. Bruv I respect the ppl of England, but their fools if they proud of the royals and their scandals and history. Y’all even have the queen in y’all national anthem lmao that’s why America left. I’m proud to be common sense American and not value a king in my national athemm

[@iboopyournose7307]

Yes!!!!!

[@ccd3150]

ABOLISH !!!

[@gabe415]

Monarchy is like cockroaches. Who need them?

[@familyseed1555]

Who need democracy?

[@ZeZnn]

Separatist nations will form with out the monarchy imo they’re the only thing that gives the UK British identity. I know fine well Northumbria will be the first to claim their own nationality.

[@Karamelaki]

Exactly When think about the UK=the Queen.

[@TieranFreedman]

Pretty sure that separatism is already there, especially in Scotland and Northern Ireland, but also in Wales. The support for the monarchy, while widespread, is pretty shallow, and largely tied to Queen Elizabeth. I don't really see it as a force that is holding the union together.

[@ZeZnn]

@@TieranFreedman not talking about the countries in the UK I mean former countries, especially Northumbria none of us like the monarchy or the tories running the country.

[@hobbabobba7912]

@@ZeZnn Northumbria??? This place doesn't exist anymore.

[@c3pno]

@@Karamelaki maybe you do but when I think of England or Britain I think of rolling green fields phone boxes and rain and umbrellas and the sea! You been brainwashed well by the media I guess

[@richardbailey9938]

Replace it with what?

[@teresaconnolly2399]

Yes abolish the monarchy

[@AmanSS890]

It’s easy to fool people, people need to stop being so gullible…….

[@סביונירמתאביב1]

A pity the person who has so much info about the subject, takes part on the video through Zoom or whatever. it would have been more impressive if a proper interview had taken place

[@TieranFreedman]

I tend to try not to do zoom interviews when possible for that reason. But this was filmed during the pandemic, and the timing of things meant it was difficult for us to meet. So zoom was the best option. All of the videos in my upcoming series have in-person interviews though.

[@JohnJohnson-by9dp]

NO We should abolish the Politicians we have now both Labour and Tories the are a Disgrace and an Embarrassment to the country and have been for over the last decade. Time to get our country back.

[@IdeologieUK]

Contemplating this on 13 September 2022, I’m leaning towards republic.

[@paullacey2999]

Outdated and outstayed their welcome.....

[@RankinMsP]

Whilst I agree with the sentiment, Brexit doesn't give me much hope for referenda in the UK. People can't be bothered to do their research and are happily swayed by populist trash. Sadly that's most of the electorate worldwide. We shouldn't be surprised

[@peterfarmer725]

It's time to revolt against this inherited privilege...

[@patriciahodgkinson80]

The whole system needs changing but until the population wake up, the feudal system will stay. Everyone should be taught politics and what the parties represent or else we will still be working and subsidising the rich and privileged. It is obscene how we pay for them through our taxes while a lot of surfs can't get on the housing ladder or afford a holiday. A lot of good comments are made about the Queen but if she cared the taxes would not be up to an all time high and food and fuel so expensive. They are taking the mickey. Those palaces and houses have been paid for by us and taxing the rich especially the rich unworking like the royals and fuel company owners paying minimum wage could subsidise good quality food and low cost fuel and insulation. It would pay properly for the NHS. Instead the current deal is work pay taxes fund the nhs but you won't get an ambulance but pay for nursing care with all the money you've earned. Wake up but rather these parasites than Putin.

[@teovu5557]

fun fact: the royal family brings 28 billion dollars a year to the UK economy through tourism and such.

[@joshuaryan9650]

@@teovu5557 As far is i am concerned, that is higher than the 2Bn dollars they cost the UK.

[@familyseed1555]

You dont know the mean of feudal system.

[@theophrastusbombastus1359]

"No monarchies have ever been brought back democratically" He's obvs never heard of Charles II after the death of Richard Cromwell So many inaccuracies with this guy. He gives his movement less credence with everything he says

[@Fordnan]

How was that democratic?

[@grannysbowlz5802]

1:14 mans helmet stripe way too tight xD

[@FrGH-m1e]

Here is why they should never: Oliver Cromwell.

[@dameinnoble3995]

I will never vote Republic!

[@TieranFreedman]

Fair enough, why are you against it?

[@kimgonzales220]

@@TieranFreedman for me the monarchy provides stability. The monarch is appointed for as long as he or she lives. While in the republic, the head of state changes every four years or six years. Btw in a republic usually after the election, they do not keep their promises and I live in a republic, and boy o boy they are so corrupt. Also, btw a monarch is constitutionally bound, and their powers are only exercised through the advice of the Prime minister.

[@pameladiamond9603]

@@kimgonzales220 The UK politicians never keep their promises either so there's no difference there. There has never been such a corrupt Government as the current Conservative party under Boris Johnson!

[@DerekDerekDerekDerekDerekDerek]

@@kimgonzales220 False.

[@richardmurphy4520]

Expire in serfdom & stupidity then.

[@2011littlejohn1]

I don't see why we have to have a head of state as such. I would be quite happy with the leader of whichever bunch of charlatans we've voted in to be that. Do without the unnecessary expense of extra security, silly uniforms etc.

[@familyseed1555]

unnecessary expense of extra security?

[@2011littlejohn1]

@@familyseed1555 As the Prime Minister must already have such - yes.

[@familyseed1555]

@@2011littlejohn1 Prime Minister use more money than Royal family.

[@familyseed1555]

@@2011littlejohn1 Without monarchy dont save money. Your government waste more money in useless promotive democracy. If you want save money, you begin stop promotive democracy.

[@2011littlejohn1]

@@familyseed1555 Are you suggesting we replace the Prime Minister with some royal pratt? :)

[@jeanninehornsby6318]

NO. IT IS PART OF CANADA. WE BECAME TOGETHER AND HAVE PROVEN HOW MUCH IT MEANS TO BOTH SIDES. . WE BECAME A PROUD COUNTRY AND IT HAS WORKED PERFECTLY FOR BOTH SIDES, BECAME PART OF THE BRITISH WHO DUREING THE WARS FAUGHT TOGETHER TO HELP EACH OTHER AND BOTH HAVE HELPED KEEP THE COUNTRIES

[@jeanninehornsby6318]

ON THE RIGHT TRACK. BECAME WELL THOUGHT OF AND GREAT FRIENDS FOR BOTH COUNTRIES. IT HAS BEEN AMAZING AND GREAT FOR BOTH COUNTRIES, WHO EVER THIS LIZ IS NEEDS TO FIND OUT JUST HOW GREAT IT HAS BEEN TO BECOME PART OF EACH OTHER..CERTAINLY WILL NOT VOTE FOR SOMEONE WITH AN ATTITUDE LIKE SHE HAS. GET HERSELF TO THE MUSEAM AND FIND OUT JUST HOW BOTH COUNTRIES BECAME SO GREAT

[@SussexYank]

As an American living in the UK, I can definitely appreciate the urge to a republic. And just for fun I've contemplated what form a British republican government might take. What would it be called? One would have to call it the Republic of the British Isles or something like that. It would hardly do to have a Republic of the United Kingdom, without a king/queen to go with it. Or let Northern Ireland go its own way and call it the Republic of Great Britain. Or let Scotland go its own way and then you'd have the Republic of England and Wales. Imagine the flag! On the other hand, no, no, let's not. The government could take a more rational form (the current Westminster system sucks big time), but the monarchy is the country's saving grace. And what's wrong with a nobility? The Duke of Norfolk in his magnificent castle in Arundel can't go around beating people over the head any longer, like the nobles of long time ago. And what do you call it if you take away the property of all these nobles and royals? It's called "theft" never mind how they got in the first place (happened back in 1066, in case you were wondering). Take it away and you're just as bad as the Spaniards who conquered Latin America and stole all the land that belonged to the Incan and Mayan empires. And if the government can do that to the royals and nobles, then they can do it to you just as easily. There's a reason why there is a _right_ to property. Rule of law applies to everyone. Or should. And does maintaining the royals cost too much? Check out CGP Grey's interesting video on the subject: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJncipqknc1-fNk

[@Chips402]

this is one of the most american things ive heard. I really hope its satire. the name is easy if you want to keep the same name, the republic or great britain and northern ireland just replace united kingdom with republic.... also its not theft at all, its our land, they stole it (also was not really 1066). if the british people were to retake our land into the hands of the people we would not "be as bad as the spaniards" but we would be more like if the native americans fought and took back their own land.

[@SussexYank]

@@Chips402 - I'm an American, how else would I put it? And it's not satire.

[@tinaanderson200]

I, read the public pays like $100,000 million or more to take care of the royals wow what about the poor its sad.

[@Released_Sausage]

@@SussexYank There’s no urge to be a republic.

[@gallowglass2630]

It won't be called the republic of the british isles anyway thats for certain for a very obvious reason because will be basically one island with a small bit of ireland which could join the republic of ireland anyway.

[@donnamaciver2093]

I don't need to write a novel on my views, just get rid of the lot of them

[@frankshung8661]

Yes time to change they get more power all people's are created equal

[@chukwukaigwr995]

And you still vote someone to be above you ….. or let me say take the right thing of other minority vote in a poll for choosing who is best for them ….. Uk will not understand this until they abolish monarchy. For all those that shout not my king-till they abolish monarchy respect your king

[@Anshulhe]

Monarchy is such a shame on face of democracy Why can't I being citizen of UK can become head of State? Why can't we choose who our head gonna be?

[@Karamelaki]

That’s when things go south. When anyone thinks they have the right to power! It’s not like that.

[@azjatyckieklimaty2172]

@@Karamelaki sounds like you have daddy issues lol

[@DerekDerekDerekDerekDerekDerek]

@@Karamelaki you're disgusting.

[@texasforever7887]

I fully support your republican cause, down with the tyrant's but how do you logically get to their land not legally being theirs? The crown estates are their private property is it not?

[@witchdoctoralexofficial2149]

the uk is much more modern with a monarchy than america. the weather might suck but atleast you dont go into debt just to get an education or healthcare.

[@witchdoctoralexofficial2149]

most of europe has democratic governments but they also have monarchs

[@TieranFreedman]

Yeah fair point. I'm definitely grateful for our National Health Service. It has flaws, but it's one of the best things about Britain in my opinion. The education thing used to be true, but the government increased tuition fees in to £9,000 per year a while back so it isn't anymore. The way the debt is repaid is less brutal than in the USA, though. But still, the monarchy is pretty archaic. An elected head of state would definitely be more accountable and a more democratic way to go about things. And while Europe does have its fair share of monarchies, most European countries are republics.

[@LordDim1]

@@TieranFreedman An elected head of state wouldn’t be any more accountable. Britain would, almost certainly, be elected by parliament. In other words, it would simply be the politicians deciding which of themselves to elevate to the top spot. It would be a circus, a long line of despised politician presidents who inspire no loyalty or unity within the people

[@johnnygoodman2003]

There is lots of debt in England from healthcare and education. The difference is that in the UK, the government is stiffed with the debt and brits have to pay for it anyway.

[@robertladue7647]

I submit that without the live role play of the monarchy and royals, and with a civil government only, England would be as boring as the rest of the countries in the world.

[@GaryOzbourne-mp7yv]

I am from wales and wales should go for independence from england NOT MY KING AND NOT MY GOVERNMENT AND NOT MY FLAG 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@xxjuicegalaxy6134]

God save the king.

[@Truthseeker371]

Will you research, please, how much taxpayers burden be reduced, if the monarchy is abolished? They should all follow Harry's example and step down. Yet, every country and society will have social issues.The Commonwralth nations can cancel the membership, too.

[@petercharles8306]

Inherited monarchy acceted is a sign of INFERIORITY complex by subjects...

[@benhodkinson6467]

God save the king!

[@michaeledwards3578]

Outdated rubbish

[@TieranFreedman]

Thanks :)

[@familyseed1555]

Just like democracy

[@mraganksingh8569]

Monarchy is important to protect democracy. In fact they should have some power to safeguard the democratic system of UK.

[@BrianButterworth-s4z]

Why does the Royal Family have sovereignty? Why are they special? Who asked for them?

[@theoilisburning7444]

@@BrianButterworth-s4zBecause a few hundred years ago, one King defeated all the other Kings and leaders in the UK and united all of the UK under his crown and his power.

[@BrianButterworth-s4z]

@@theoilisburning7444 I know what the textbook answer is mate. Americans just cannot fathom why some family is considered sovereign and royal. It's just strange to us why you all go on with it.

[@theoilisburning7444]

@@BrianButterworth-s4z Because who doesn’t like a bit of extra and gold and silver ever once on a while. A president is fine but it’s boring and dull at times. The monarch and a president or any other head of state have the same constitutional duties pretty much and have the same roles but their names are just different. But also because history and tradition, without history and tradition… who are we? They are what differentiate Britons from Americans or the French.

[@BrianButterworth-s4z]

@theoilisburning7444 I did enjoy following Princess Diana. She was lovely. I prefer to observe from afar. Not a fan of Charles at all.

[@TheOriginalJAX]

Backwards Philistine, Long live the King.

[@misplacedsouthern1236]

I was just praising the Queen when a friend informed me of Harry & Meghan's warm visit with the Queen. I was shocked for a minute and then I remembered something I'd forgotten. Family will always come first with the Royals regardless of what they say or do. At the end of the day, Blood is Thicker Than Water and they STILL BELIEVE the people have inferior blood. I feel badly for the King of the Netherlands, who will now look like a petty fool, at best. He was standing up for the Honor of the House of Windsor and the Royal Family as well as the people of the U.K. What a fool he must feel like today. I can only imagine the disappointment and anger as he was updated of the Sussex's Welcome by the Queen. I can't imagine anyone else will follow his lead now. He stood firm and all doors would have closed for them and the Queen welcomes them. I've never been more disappointed in the Monarch as I never saw this to be a possibility from the Queen. I, like so many, thought Prince Charles would weaken but it's both of them. Now, the entire family will follow and the House of Windsor will lose the respect of the people. Harry and Meghan attacked the British people as well as the entire Country. My guess is no one is very pleased about this news. You Have a Right to be Angry & Upset! It's time the people had control of their country. The Royal Family, while entertaining, has managed a wealthy lifestyle for all their family members. It has to stop if the people ever intend to move forward into the future. Bowing and curtsying are adorable from the little ones but not so much when you see an elderly man or woman doing so to someone like Harry or Meghan. They've done nothing to deserve such an honor. The way things are going, I think it's possible they'll be King and Queen sooner than anyone can imagine. They never really wanted out. They just wanted to be on top as King & Queen, which they will be! No one will help now. The Queen has now shown the World she's welcoming them back! Forget the racism, forget the stolen money and jewelry, forget the slander, forget Prince Philip, forget the fake pregnancies, forget the children no one in several countries has ever seen or heard a peep from, forget no real doctor's signatures, forget how Meghan treated pregnant (real pregnancy) Catherine, forget the jokes and making fun of the Queen with her comedian friends, forget how badly she treated 3 year old princess charlotte, forget how they've told the entire world how unsafe the U.K. is, forget how awful they've talked of everything and everyone! Or, Abolish the whole thing and move forward! Don't allow them to rule you. They're destroying William and Catherine now! Best of luck and God Bless Each and Every One of You! You deserve better! You're just as good and better than most of the Royal Family. remember the ones you've loved married into that family! They weren't Royals! WE have loved these, the BEST! Princess Diana, Queen Mum, Prince Philip, Mike Tyndall, Kate Middleton, Duchess, Countess of Wessex 'Sofie' King George married the The Queen Mum, a Commoner, who had Queen Elizabeth (1/2 royal maximum, then Elizebeth married Prince Philip who was a full Royal of Greece and they had Prince Charles who married, Commoner, Princess Diana They had Prince William who is only part Royal and He married a Commoner, Kate Middleton, Duchess, their son, Prince George is how much Royal? william married Commoner, Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge so how much Royal Blood is going to their children, George, Charlotte & Louis? , Not much at all, if any and most of that would be coming from Prince Philip's Mount Batten Royal Line not the U.K. If you write it all done you will be surprised at ti see how little Royalty is even left. Not much, if any. Between Germany, England, Scotland is the bloodline. The real Royals are Germans who took their name from the Royal Castle Named Windsor when war broke out its Germany!

[@leslieblanco3536]

lmao life is more than jealousy, colonization, elitism, and racism. Break free my girl! God bless.

[@michealpallett5708]

Well spoken and passionately

[@masquarra]

Kensington troll/bot with an account of a mere 9months. Attacking The Sussexes with all the conspiracy theories and racists hate all because Willy and Kate are bloody bullies. This is the reason this monarchy mafia must go. Hungry taxpayers would rather the coins go to better usage than a parasitic family worth 100Billion yet demand 400million yearly in their upkeep. Abolish this monarchy

[@2345mat]

The monarchy are above all of us. Getting rid of the monarchs would devolve 1000 years of tradition and culture. How boring would it be to be called a United Republic? Frankly the only reason anyone cares for the U.K. outside its waters is because of their long history or God given blood.

[@racheltaylor6578]

It’s never going to happen.