The Royal Family: No Longer Relevant?

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The Royal Family: No Longer Relevant?

The British Royal Family has existed for many hundreds of years. They were once the rulers of Britain, now they are just figureheads or role models for people to aspire to be like. The Royal Family once could have ruled the country how they wished; they would change laws, taxes and would make decisions on wars. However, in recent times, the Royal Family have been stripped of all but ceremonial powers. Their role of leadership no longer exists. Nevertheless, the Royal Family are still supported financially by their country’s residents.

As a democratic society, Britain’s parliament makes the integral decisions on how the country should be run.  Members of parliament are voted in by the public. In recent years, debate has been had on whether the Monarchy should be abolished. The Royal Family have played a great and memorable part in British history, which from being children, we are brought up learning. The Royal Family have done great things for Britain and are still doing so, even if they may not be in power. Various members of the Monarchy are involved in charitable work, lending their names and faces to charities campaigns.

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One of the biggest arguments concerning the Monarchy is money and how they are using up public funds. Many people do not see why we should have a figurehead who signifies wealth and privilege. However, many also argue that the part the Royal Family have played in history, combined with the large amount of revenue they create through tourism, outweighs the cons of their existence.

The argument of true democracy is often used in the case of the Monarchy. With Britain being a democratic country, the head of state being an unelected individual undermines the basic values held within ...

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