Abolishing the monarchy: arguments against it
● Spirit of unity → shared tradition
● Financial support in the realms of sports, arts and culture
● Political neutrality: As a neutral head of state, the monarch can serve as a figure
above politics.
● Close to the people → emotional support
● stability and continuity due to a lifelong reign: The monarchy provides a sense of
national unity and goes beyond the limits of political changes.
● Global influence: The monarchy strengthens Britain’s power and prestige
internationally, for example through the Commonwealth and global diplomacy.
● Raise awareness
● Charity → social impact
● Symbol of Britain
● Tourism and economy: Royal events attract millions of visitors each year, contributing
significantly to the economy.
● Good role model
● Loved by the media
● Cultural and historical heritage: The monarchy is deeply tied to British history,
tradition, and identity, making it a valued symbol for many.
Abolishing the monarchy: arguments for it
● Outdated, ancient institution: Many argue that monarchy no longer reflects modern
Britain, its diverse population, or contemporary values.
● Too many scandals
● Arrogant and snobby family
● In the UK it has more than a restricted, representative function (e.g. right of veto)
● Inequality: The monarchy symbolizes the upper class privilege and the social
hierarchy (upper-class, middle-class, lower-class) which weakens the democratic
idea of an equal society. So it is also barely accessible for young people.
● Lack of accountability
● Unfair due to its hereditary power → rule of white, rich, Anglican elites
● Cost to taxpayers: The monarchy is expensive to maintain, with its luxurious lifestyle,
royal estates, security, and events funded by public money, which may be used for
more beneficial public projects (e.g. transport infrastructure).
● Represents an old, inegalitarian class system → unfair, outdated?
● Democratic principle: An autocratic head of state contradicts democratic values, as
the role is not earned by election but already inherited.
● Symbol of oppression, imperialism, slavery and brutality → postcolonial hangover
● Doesn't align with the modern idea of multiculturalism in the United Kingdom
● Spirit of unity → shared tradition
● Financial support in the realms of sports, arts and culture
● Political neutrality: As a neutral head of state, the monarch can serve as a figure
above politics.
● Close to the people → emotional support
● stability and continuity due to a lifelong reign: The monarchy provides a sense of
national unity and goes beyond the limits of political changes.
● Global influence: The monarchy strengthens Britain’s power and prestige
internationally, for example through the Commonwealth and global diplomacy.
● Raise awareness
● Charity → social impact
● Symbol of Britain
● Tourism and economy: Royal events attract millions of visitors each year, contributing
significantly to the economy.
● Good role model
● Loved by the media
● Cultural and historical heritage: The monarchy is deeply tied to British history,
tradition, and identity, making it a valued symbol for many.
Abolishing the monarchy: arguments for it
● Outdated, ancient institution: Many argue that monarchy no longer reflects modern
Britain, its diverse population, or contemporary values.
● Too many scandals
● Arrogant and snobby family
● In the UK it has more than a restricted, representative function (e.g. right of veto)
● Inequality: The monarchy symbolizes the upper class privilege and the social
hierarchy (upper-class, middle-class, lower-class) which weakens the democratic
idea of an equal society. So it is also barely accessible for young people.
● Lack of accountability
● Unfair due to its hereditary power → rule of white, rich, Anglican elites
● Cost to taxpayers: The monarchy is expensive to maintain, with its luxurious lifestyle,
royal estates, security, and events funded by public money, which may be used for
more beneficial public projects (e.g. transport infrastructure).
● Represents an old, inegalitarian class system → unfair, outdated?
● Democratic principle: An autocratic head of state contradicts democratic values, as
the role is not earned by election but already inherited.
● Symbol of oppression, imperialism, slavery and brutality → postcolonial hangover
● Doesn't align with the modern idea of multiculturalism in the United Kingdom
