Platinum jubilee – my republican lean

Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her platinum jubilee this month. During her reign she been a source of stability, attitude towards public service something lacking these days. Could argue this nothing new, upper class have always viewed things as a game. I respect her but monarchy is rather outdated as a concept. Late husband prince Philip was quite a figure with loads of charm. Could call me a swing republican, in favour of no head of state. Still open to be convinced about the monarchy. Not fully hostile towards it but leaning republican. 

I don’t feel a strong connection to the royal family, seem like a distance relic from the past. Class system in the UK has been replaced by the money system, how much money you have given you influence. Many ways the class system never left us just got changed a bit, families with money generally stay rich. Like many bits of British constitution reform is badly needed, last couple years has showed the system breaking down. My trust in institutions has shattered, Queen Elizabeth shines like a bright light of hope. Part of me wants to meet her, truly a remarkable woman. Rather sad that she only thing that makes me proud to be British. When you consider the history around the royal family that rather funny. Everything the royal family stands for not exactly in line with my own values. Royals have suffered from various scandals which have damage that reputation. Goes to show they are only human after all. 

Speaking of which scandal by queen is rather good as a song.