What type of outfoxing and out smarting a ceremonial monarch do you think happens? And what are the consequences?
Let's be real, the queen lived a life of privilege and luxury that would seem foreign to commoners like us.
I have zero idea about what was discussed over her 70 year rein. I doubt with all the leaders of the world over those years all they talked about was the weather.
I assume at some point politics or policy or direction would have been discussed, she may have offered some guidance. Who knows?
As I said I don't have strong opinions on her one way or another but she has seen it all and heard it all from the highest levels of government across the world.
We may get a national day of mourning for the funeral. I vaguely recall something lighter but similar for the queenmother when she passed. If I also recall. Or maybe it was in aovie, but the entire UK got 3 days of mourning
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Also weird that from here on put as opposed to majority of all put lives, it's for King and Country and not Queen.
Wasn't there some thought that Charles would abdicate early and allow William to take over sooner than later?
I think it was just wishful thinking because Charles isn't very popular. Some have suggested that some countries would be tempted to ditch the monarchy after the popular Elizabeth II died and Charles took over. I doubt it was ever seriously considered by the monarchy though.
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I think it was just wishful thinking because Charles isn't very popular. Some have suggested that some countries would be tempted to ditch the monarchy after the popular Elizabeth II died and Charles took over. I doubt it was ever seriously considered by the monarchy though.
I read an article about this earlier this year. There were a few countries who were looking at this, but felt it was disrespectful to do while the Queen was on the throne. I wouldn't be surprised if some in Canada feel that way as well.
I read an article about this earlier this year. There were a few countries who were looking at this, but felt it was disrespectful to do while the Queen was on the throne. I wouldn't be surprised if some in Canada feel that way as well.
In a poll conducted in February 2022 by Research Co, 49 per cent respondents claimed they would prefer for Canada to have an elected head of state, while 21 per cent would rather keep the monarchy. In addition, 34 per cent said they would like to see Prince William take over as king from Queen Elizabeth II, while only 17 per cent would rather have Prince Charles as monarch. Forty-eight per cent believed the country will “definitely” or “probably” be a monarchy two decades from now, while 30 per cent expected Canada to have an elected head of state by that time.
Only 21% of Canadians would rather keep the monarchy than get rid of it. I assume most of the other 79% are too indifferent to really make anything happen though. Ironically, it would actually be harder for Canada than it would be for the UK to abolish the monarchy. Canada really doesn't want to open up the constitutional can of worms that it would entail and the treaties that would need to be reconsidered. Britain doesn't have those issues. Technically, calling for the abolition of the monarchy in the UK is illegal, but I doubt the law would be enforced.
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Wasn't there some thought that Charles would abdicate early and allow William to take over sooner than later?
I think there has been speculation because Charles is deeply unpopular, and him being monarch will lower support for the monarchy compared to Elizabeth, who had significant personal popularity. I think he probably very much wants to be king, but may get push back internally if it doesn't go well.
Personally, I think he'll do it for a year (or maybe a few) and then abdicate "for health reasons" giving way for (very popular) William to have a long reign.
Charles is never stepping down, being King is all he has trained for for 73 years, he gave up everything he really loved to become King (and it all went to crap anyway) no he will run up Westminster Abbey and jam the crown on himself
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