Explained: Why does Britain still have a Royal family?

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  • They're one of the most famous, wealthy and controversial families in the world, but why does Britain still have a Royal family?
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  • @jreyfortich
    @jreyfortich 4 роки тому +4209

    Because no tourist is interested in looking at Boris’ house.

    • @nancyhobson9710
      @nancyhobson9710 4 роки тому +39

      Ha,ha!

    • @dovidell
      @dovidell 4 роки тому +83

      I's pay good money to visit Boris's house , far more than I'd pay to visit ANY of the royal households , which I've already partially funded with my taxes

    • @eevve9894
      @eevve9894 3 роки тому +14

      They don't meet the first class citizens, so it's senseless argument.

    • @nameslesss
      @nameslesss 3 роки тому +4

      @@AzaiReacts it’s pretty big on the inside lmao

    • @annegachanja3468
      @annegachanja3468 3 роки тому +3

      🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @seaofinterest8928
    @seaofinterest8928 3 роки тому +2719

    So to summarize all this, the royal family is decoration for the country.

    • @alvaroakatico9188
      @alvaroakatico9188 3 роки тому +70

      I agree with their helping the poor, and that’s it.

    • @jojobeef3241
      @jojobeef3241 3 роки тому +198

      @@alvaroakatico9188 yeah but that's voluntary, they legally can just sit around and be lazy

    • @sandyhill1392
      @sandyhill1392 3 роки тому +309

      A bad decoration in my opinion. They suck millions out of the British economy. People go to The UK to see far more than the ..um.. 'Royal ' family. By the way, is their blood golden in color? Is that what makes those humans different.. Or..'royal'? What on earth makes them so much more than the what? .......'pheasants'? I mean, if they are royal..the rest of the people must be of lesser quality, right?

    • @jojobeef3241
      @jojobeef3241 3 роки тому +213

      @@sandyhill1392 exactly. they just won a birth lottery, nothing royal about them

    • @petyoavgustov7915
      @petyoavgustov7915 3 роки тому +109

      Far too expensive and blood-sucking decoration insulting the pride and honour of the ordinary people

  • @thegreenbaron6439
    @thegreenbaron6439 3 роки тому +402

    Why does everyone think Great Britain is the only monarchy in Europe? Spain, Belgium, The Netherlands, Luxembourg, Monaco, Lichtenstein, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden all have monarchies. Montenegro has given their former monarch a semi-official role in government. Bulgaria's former king returned as prime minister.

    • @analyticalmindset
      @analyticalmindset 2 роки тому +41

      Wow I feel ignorant and uninformed. Didn't know that .

    • @williamvargas5223
      @williamvargas5223 2 роки тому +1

      Because Britain is more important than those countries

    • @arnabkumarbanerjee8150
      @arnabkumarbanerjee8150 2 роки тому +25

      how about royalty of saudi arabia ? who will dare to speak against them ?

    • @yousefmomtojachih1920
      @yousefmomtojachih1920 2 роки тому +1

      @@arnabkumarbanerjee8150 alot of people… they’re a bunch of thugs…

    • @edwelndiobel1567
      @edwelndiobel1567 2 роки тому

      I know! Most of Europes governments are affronts to representative governments!

  • @Fizzbann
    @Fizzbann Рік тому +69

    The queen can remove parliament, always apoints the head of parliament (usually goes with her subjects vote), refuse laws especially those involving rule of the crown (90s she denied a law being discussed giving parliament the right to use nuclear weapons without her consent), and is the sole individual that can declare war or agree to being allies with any foerign country (why else go abroad as a world leader often does). She has granted parliament and the church authority to act in her stead on many subjects as she is also still the head of the church. The military is hers, Her Majesty's Army for a reason as the soldiers all take an oath to serve the queen only, and she owns all areas of the land touching the sea and may comendere any ship for the needs of the crown within her waters.
    She has authority, but understands it's often best to leave her subjects to rule themselves and hold her power for situations of emergency. She rules more as an advisor, though she can remove parliament at any time and force her subjects to re elect them until she gets the ones in office she wants.

    • @sangeetharavindran87
      @sangeetharavindran87 Рік тому +3

      Above all they don't even have to pay taxes! Why? I just can't reason why so much power for the royals in these times. The world is stuck in the past.

    • @alfeezyberneezy2197
      @alfeezyberneezy2197 Рік тому +2

      She owns all areas of land touching the sea and everyone is okay with that? I think a symbolic figure would always go with her subjects vote or risk going up against parliament and losing all her power. Interesting tho.

    • @Fizzbann
      @Fizzbann Рік тому

      The UK crown isn't a symbolic station. It is still a feudal system with republic undertones. Why would the now King require himself to pay himself taxes?

    • @jaym8945
      @jaym8945 Рік тому +4

      @@sangeetharavindran87 they been paying taxes voluntarily. Try googling it.

    • @az1758
      @az1758 Рік тому +2

      @@sangeetharavindran87 The Queen did not abuse her power. It is not an absolute monarchy.

  • @ri8255
    @ri8255 4 роки тому +4175

    The Queen's approval ratings very consistent. Imagine having that kind of support for nearly 70 years. No politician can even dream of that.

    • @ri8255
      @ri8255 4 роки тому +74

      @Mitch 1066 At least they have something to be proud of. What about their former colonies??🤣🤣

    • @jimdavis081
      @jimdavis081 4 роки тому +236

      Thing is, she was never a politician.

    • @Yeshuaschosen
      @Yeshuaschosen 4 роки тому +70

      They prefer a monarchy over a Republic it appears

    • @raudeloruna2600
      @raudeloruna2600 4 роки тому +116

      @Nick G so much pride that they CHOOSE to throw money at this family whose SOLE purpose is to live a life of luxury on their dime...lmao...bunch of crooked teeth bad breath having fools.

    • @raudeloruna2600
      @raudeloruna2600 4 роки тому +110

      @@ri8255 their "former colony" replaced them as the world's most powerful country while they still pay for the luxurious lifestyle of a bunch of mummies with $ out of their pockets.

  • @mikeserrano734
    @mikeserrano734 4 роки тому +2259

    Because we want more seasons and episodes of The Crown

  • @owensanfordstuff
    @owensanfordstuff 3 роки тому +18

    1:08, it's like she is thinking "dear lord"😂

  • @ladybirdtv5127
    @ladybirdtv5127 3 роки тому +86

    2:46 and the face she made. 😭

    • @pepperann1429
      @pepperann1429 3 роки тому +3

      😂😂 Cute!! I find her funny face better than her real face. The real her looks a bit badass😳

    • @edwardandrew3402
      @edwardandrew3402 3 роки тому

      Contact my private email address ( princeandrew380@gmail.com )

  • @JaredKaiser24
    @JaredKaiser24 4 роки тому +833

    I thought theyre gonna explain this from a historical perspective

  • @Lommy9999
    @Lommy9999 4 роки тому +1235

    I thought it would be a more historical explainer on how come there still is a royal family.

    • @bradavon
      @bradavon 4 роки тому +55

      Me too but it's a puff piece.

    • @intheendshewillknowiwasntb5841
      @intheendshewillknowiwasntb5841 4 роки тому +4

      Me too

    • @lynxo5695
      @lynxo5695 4 роки тому +69

      It was briefly touched on. King Charles the 1st in 1649 wanted absolute monarchy. Meaning he'll be king and in control of government. When he had his head chopped off during war, the new constitution meant royals no longer have control, only government. They survived over the years because they agreed and took a back seat.

    • @kensebego199
      @kensebego199 4 роки тому +4

      I'm assuming Oliver Cromwell and his roundhead government have something to do with it or atleast part of it.

    • @meneither3834
      @meneither3834 3 роки тому +6

      Because Cromwell did not finish the job.

  • @lac2275
    @lac2275 3 роки тому +31

    At this moment the royal family in Britain is like confederate symbols in the south: people don't really stand for what they represent, but more for the cultural and symbolic meaning they carry; getting rid of them is like getting rid of their own culture.

    • @abdolpix4581
      @abdolpix4581 2 роки тому +8

      Very bad analogy

    • @georgeiii2998
      @georgeiii2998 2 роки тому

      This take is garbage

    • @daquaviousbingleton9763
      @daquaviousbingleton9763 Рік тому +1

      @@abdolpix4581 exactly decent point terrible example

    • @alfeezyberneezy2197
      @alfeezyberneezy2197 Рік тому

      That makes more sense to me. Brits don't want to lose what's left of their culture, so they hang on to symbolic symbols of oppression. I for one am glad we got rid of them on this side of the lake! Still, not bad for a country built on colonialism.

  • @00S3V3N
    @00S3V3N 3 роки тому +12

    WE LOVE THE ROYAL FAMILY..

  • @acegarcia3719
    @acegarcia3719 4 роки тому +2262

    Why is it that UK castles and palaces are far more visited than German and French ones, because there still active.

    • @BatTaz19
      @BatTaz19 4 роки тому +204

      No, because the Germans and French have their own tourist attractions.

    • @joycerouget2379
      @joycerouget2379 4 роки тому +46

      @@BatTaz19 ?? Never heard of the palaces of sans souci or fountainebleu.

    • @Sybaris100
      @Sybaris100 4 роки тому +157

      Hardly a justification for keeping this Royal scam in place.

    • @gelbsucht947
      @gelbsucht947 4 роки тому +19

      bubbly gummy to say nothing of the fabulous castles of the Loire valley and the Rheinland or Neuschwanstein, on which Disneyland is modelled.

    • @petergibson2318
      @petergibson2318 4 роки тому +31

      Dracula's castle in Transylvania is far more popular than Buckingham Palace.

  • @reubenmockford4972
    @reubenmockford4972 4 роки тому +1397

    67million into 1.5 billion that’s what u call a great investment

    • @yamyam2987
      @yamyam2987 4 роки тому +10

      @British Patriot say that if your kind can inject a billion of pounds and just ask for a small part of it.

    • @jpw6893
      @jpw6893 4 роки тому +35

      The French President costs over 100 million, Italian even more, USA huge amounts more.

    • @torinjones3221
      @torinjones3221 4 роки тому +12

      @British Patriot ew a republican

    • @leis7454
      @leis7454 4 роки тому +9

      great insvetment indeed

    • @somestupido6293
      @somestupido6293 4 роки тому +6

      @@rishikachaudhary512 I hate monarchy as much as the next Cheeseburger-loving American, but that whole "will die a slow and painful death" thing is pretty messed up. And its also a very unoriginal phrase. 2/10 for originality.

  • @pixculcute3354
    @pixculcute3354 3 роки тому +15

    1:16 guy at the back is 🔥🔥🔥

    • @hamnarana6633
      @hamnarana6633 3 роки тому +1

      He's a Pakistani cricketer Shaheen Shah Afridi xD

    • @keertiarya8585
      @keertiarya8585 2 роки тому +1

      @@hamnarana6633 bruh

  • @akshayshrivastava97
    @akshayshrivastava97 3 роки тому +5

    1:07 almost like she's thinking "why am I having to put up with this".

  • @bikashadhikari1822
    @bikashadhikari1822 4 роки тому +419

    2:15 "He makes me smile"
    *Starts Crying*

    • @dariamorgendorffer1650
      @dariamorgendorffer1650 4 роки тому +10

      😂

    • @_zoehhhhh
      @_zoehhhhh 3 роки тому +54

      Pray for british people they need therapy

    • @eevve9894
      @eevve9894 3 роки тому +21

      @@_zoehhhhh They need to know history and think for themselves.

    • @astereux4519
      @astereux4519 3 роки тому +6

      Killua Let’s discuss the Presidential transportation system, how much does it cost to keep that freak safe..?

    • @tokugawaclan5870
      @tokugawaclan5870 3 роки тому

      @@astereux4519 love the comment 🤣🤣🤣

  • @dylanhurley3739
    @dylanhurley3739 4 роки тому +716

    The queen has the power to disolve parliment has her own army navy and airforce hence tne name of the ships hms and shes above the law

    • @Marie0575
      @Marie0575 4 роки тому +40

      Why is everything Her Majesty's this. Even prisons. Her Majesty's penitentiary. Whats up with that?

    • @alansjf33
      @alansjf33 4 роки тому +5

      Dylan Hurley exactly!

    • @alansjf33
      @alansjf33 4 роки тому +20

      fourstarist exactly. Crown comes before country in the famous phrase “ Crown and Country”.

    • @jenpconn
      @jenpconn 4 роки тому +2

      john mcintosh the President is our Commander in Chief.

    • @alansjf33
      @alansjf33 4 роки тому +2

      Jen Connelly www.bmsf.org.uk/about-the-monarchy/the-queen/duties-rights-and-powers-of-h-m-the-queen/

  • @drunkdonkey1009
    @drunkdonkey1009 Рік тому +6

    Because it’s like having your own national TV show that everyone loves, it brings people together and inspires curiosity. Of course they don’t have any real power over Great Britain, we’re not in the 1700’s, the royal family is just a thing that everybody likes to talk about and see, and that’s exactly why it still exists.

  • @GunslingerLv
    @GunslingerLv 3 роки тому +20

    Royals: never been in war
    Also royals: shiny medals

    • @reiayanami5142
      @reiayanami5142 3 роки тому +2

      I think they do. Her Majesty the Queen is a mechanic right?

    • @GunslingerLv
      @GunslingerLv 3 роки тому +2

      @@reiayanami5142 not an actual combat mechanic

    • @inigobantok1579
      @inigobantok1579 3 роки тому

      The only current member of the royal family except Philip that was in an actual conflict was Prince Andrew during the Falklands

  • @sip.z2339
    @sip.z2339 4 роки тому +1330

    Why does Britain still have africa gold and diamonds.

    • @connorsimmonds9698
      @connorsimmonds9698 4 роки тому +122

      It came from dirt in the ground, just because people inhabit the land above it doesnt mean its theirs :)

    • @sonampaldensherpa
      @sonampaldensherpa 4 роки тому +150

      Finders keepers mate. Just how the world works.

    • @lorghansnikki6142
      @lorghansnikki6142 4 роки тому +241

      @@connorsimmonds9698 it's from African soil... so ??

    • @kensebego199
      @kensebego199 4 роки тому +30

      Because the Africans give it to them.

    • @sandeepsingh-wc3xq
      @sandeepsingh-wc3xq 4 роки тому +144

      Indians kohinoor diamond and much more looted

  • @cunbbse
    @cunbbse 4 роки тому +389

    Yall need to do something about Andrew Epstein.

    • @cherylbristol5144
      @cherylbristol5144 4 роки тому +13

      Yeah, I think it is happening but it is hushed. They may never report this part of the shame, and we may only part of it, Scotland yard will protect them. We definitely know the family has an incestuous history.

    • @thethanoskillingkind3180
      @thethanoskillingkind3180 3 роки тому

      He’s not an heir

  • @Sinuri07
    @Sinuri07 3 роки тому +7

    If they want to stay in reign simply make prince William the king after the queen dies

  • @edwardduda4222
    @edwardduda4222 Рік тому +12

    They’re basically just celebrities who have the ability to tax people

  • @applepie8772
    @applepie8772 4 роки тому +189

    I think the q is why can’t they be more or live modest lives like Scandinavian countries ?

    • @dais145
      @dais145 4 роки тому +50

      They can and that's what Charles want to do by slimming down the monarchy and getting rid of unnecessary pomp. Also, the Scandinavian countries don't have a Commonwealth with 53 nations in it among which 16 nations have the Queen as Head of state. This means more travels across the globe for the BRF compared to any other Royal families.

    • @liamdancer8531
      @liamdancer8531 4 роки тому +14

      Because they are better than them

    • @veneneify
      @veneneify 4 роки тому +26

      Because they are wealthier than Scandinavian countries, and have more duties. Remember that most of their assets are privately owned, and if not they come from their duchies which do not come from taxpayers. It makes no sense for them to remain royals since is more of a loss than a gain.

    • @wonderfulwenna2710
      @wonderfulwenna2710 4 роки тому +1

      Apple Pie I think that is the plan,if they want to stay relevant.

    • @liammorris1018
      @liammorris1018 4 роки тому +17

      Because this is britain not Scandinavia. They also bring in ALOT more money than they spend and claim back.

  • @SHOKNI
    @SHOKNI 4 роки тому +36

    2:16 Beast beat I've seen in a long time.

  • @luiztassi5484
    @luiztassi5484 2 роки тому

    1:18 AKA "just smile and wave boys" LOL

  • @rhondagoff1364
    @rhondagoff1364 Рік тому +2

    My grandmother had a aunt that played grand piano for the Queen.

  • @rizzlebazzle5845
    @rizzlebazzle5845 4 роки тому +111

    To say the monarch's role is purely symbolic is absolutely wrong, the Queen has the power to block laws and she indeed has. In the 90s for example, the commons passed a bill that would give them direct control of the armed forces in order to increase the numbers of British soldiers being sent to the middle East. The Queen (rightly so) blocked the law.

    • @rizzlebazzle5845
      @rizzlebazzle5845 4 роки тому +4

      @@Jess-qs3wq the Military Action Against Iraq (Parliamentary Approval) Bill

    • @nt7594
      @nt7594 4 роки тому +10

      RizzleBazzle she’s a G for that

    • @spiffygonzales5899
      @spiffygonzales5899 Рік тому

      Rightly so? Wtf? Imagine thinking one old hag DESERVES to have a private army.

    • @al.s.3277
      @al.s.3277 Рік тому +5

      I think they meant as a whole, royalty in this world we live in now is just decoration and trying to keep being “classy”.

    • @wuling2646
      @wuling2646 Рік тому

      Try not to be an idiot

  • @owenroberts1751
    @owenroberts1751 4 роки тому +323

    It only cost £67 million?! That's £1 for each person in the country, it's not that much, and to get £1.5 billion back is a good deal

    • @grod805
      @grod805 4 роки тому +91

      Just based on principle there should be no royals. These people have been scamming the country for generations

    • @markhenley3097
      @markhenley3097 4 роки тому +67

      @@grod805 Nope. Politicians scam the country, no matter the party, and are always corrupt, running for themselves or running for bankers. Any Royal Family is not corrupt.

    • @Starr_Podcastofficial
      @Starr_Podcastofficial 4 роки тому +23

      @Hamid Hussein That's why it's a constitutional monarchy and not absolute monarchy. Go and find out the difference and say YOUR sentence again.

    • @Mars-ev7qg
      @Mars-ev7qg 4 роки тому +3

      I've said it before and I'll say it again cite those numbers.

    • @Mars-ev7qg
      @Mars-ev7qg 4 роки тому +8

      @@markhenley3097 any? Your joking right? No reasonable person would say that Luis the XVI wasn't corrupt as hell.

  • @joshsandman9461
    @joshsandman9461 4 роки тому +14

    If they cost only 67M and bring in 1.8Bn I see this as an absolute win

  • @user-pg5qr9of7f
    @user-pg5qr9of7f 3 роки тому +56

    I would hate being in a royal family, like imagine every aspect of your life is publicized.

    • @MA-gg7ot
      @MA-gg7ot 3 роки тому +11

      Imagine getting paid millions of pounds each year just to exist

    • @johnjohn-ze2jm
      @johnjohn-ze2jm 3 роки тому +5

      @@MA-gg7ot all that money but so many restrictions. Can’t even say what they want let alone do what they want when they are working royals

    • @randomk7198
      @randomk7198 3 роки тому +4

      @@johnjohn-ze2jm it’s hard to feel bad for people who get millions by just existing

    • @ShipsandGames
      @ShipsandGames 2 роки тому

      And people still complain about them.

  • @alilabeebalkoka
    @alilabeebalkoka 4 роки тому +96

    Prince William needs to be the next King. We can skip Charles.

    • @Lord_Sebastian_Snufflepuss
      @Lord_Sebastian_Snufflepuss 2 роки тому +7

      Nope.

    • @alilabeebalkoka
      @alilabeebalkoka 2 роки тому +6

      @@Lord_Sebastian_Snufflepuss Yes we can 🥫!!! We should for both the monarchy and the United Kingdom.

    • @Istopusing123
      @Istopusing123 2 роки тому +12

      @@alilabeebalkoka that’s not how British succession works.

    • @alilabeebalkoka
      @alilabeebalkoka 2 роки тому

      @@Istopusing123 times have changed since it started!!! We 🥫 can skip an unfit royal family member!!!
      This is 🚫 not the middle ages or medieval times 🏰 🌍 Europe.
      It is 🚫 not going to cause civil wars or other types of domestic unrest.
      Parliament has all the power now. Charles 🥫 can only cry 😭 about how unfair is it in his palace! Nothing more will happen 😂😂😂

    • @Lord_Sebastian_Snufflepuss
      @Lord_Sebastian_Snufflepuss 2 роки тому +4

      @@alilabeebalkoka Dream on.

  • @mearip6116
    @mearip6116 4 роки тому +237

    Queen waiting for Charles retire so she can pass it onto William 😂😂😂

  • @randomness7053
    @randomness7053 3 роки тому +2

    They are a symbol of power

    • @edwardandrew3402
      @edwardandrew3402 3 роки тому

      Contact my private email address ( princeandrew380@gmail.com )

  • @schang_lh
    @schang_lh 3 роки тому +105

    I honestly think they’re pretty iconic, at least whilest the Queen is still alive lol

    • @harishchad.
      @harishchad. 2 роки тому +5

      With healthy lifestyle and world's best medical services provided to her by the money of tax payers and former colonised nation

    • @omarggarci486
      @omarggarci486 Рік тому +1

      🤨

    • @jacobyakus8620
      @jacobyakus8620 Рік тому +2

      If they weren't loved they probably would be gone at this point

    • @Mr.Reality
      @Mr.Reality Рік тому +1

      💀

    • @byunniq9060
      @byunniq9060 2 місяці тому

      ​@@jacobyakus8620nope

  • @W1GGL3StheW0RM
    @W1GGL3StheW0RM 4 роки тому +175

    "the less said about prince Andrew the better" uuurrrh.... NO.

  • @TheREDMANC7
    @TheREDMANC7 4 роки тому +81

    It's not just us Brits, a lot of people all over the world like living in the past..

  • @DeveloperWood_BA
    @DeveloperWood_BA Рік тому +3

    British Monarchy represents style, tradition, culture, society, time line... I love British Monarchy...

    • @portman8909
      @portman8909 Рік тому

      That could be kept for the history books. 67 million per year for purely existence is absurdity.

  • @jamiejosh96
    @jamiejosh96 Рік тому +2

    Something many do not understand. It’s called history

  • @hoodedr6
    @hoodedr6 4 роки тому +57

    They cost us £67 million but bring in 1.8 Billion? Business wise they’re incredible

    • @biib6318
      @biib6318 3 роки тому +6

      sadly, thats not really accurate. they bring in a lot of that money through the crown estate which isnt their private property, if we were to get rid of the royal family, they wouldnt be able to stop giving us that money, and we wouldnt have to pay them the 67 million pounds

    • @juniorqindes8335
      @juniorqindes8335 2 роки тому +1

      No, the castle paid for by the people does that. They actually prevent money from coming in by Barring it from most

    • @laitilulu7180
      @laitilulu7180 2 роки тому

      @@biib6318 Most of the value is reliant of the Royal brand. It would be like Disneyland changing to a normal amusement park

    • @deepalakshmi5890
      @deepalakshmi5890 Рік тому +1

      Why pay them when they have so much looted wealth

    • @electroskates2434
      @electroskates2434 Рік тому

      @@deepalakshmi5890 from their ancestors

  • @billyfolseakabbafolse6555
    @billyfolseakabbafolse6555 4 роки тому +48

    Keeping their history and their culture alive. That’s why they’re still involved

    • @dovidell
      @dovidell 4 роки тому +7

      WHOSE culture ? some members of the British royal family weren't even " british" !!

    • @windowunixon7127
      @windowunixon7127 3 роки тому +5

      Lol, the British Royal Family are of German Descent though.

    • @seomi4657
      @seomi4657 3 роки тому +3

      @@dovidell that's a really stupid quote, the royals have german ancestors that is true but it goes several generations back, they don't speak German, they don't live in Germany and are British (mostly British heritage)

    • @sheilatuano9633
      @sheilatuano9633 3 роки тому +4

      As a foreigner, I equate Great Britain with its monarchy. It is a unique set-up. The monarchy simply represents its continuing living history from the past to the present. The British Royals are so steeped in protocols especially in official functions which fascinates me a lot.

    • @inigobantok1579
      @inigobantok1579 3 роки тому +1

      @@windowunixon7127 how about this the Spanish and sweedish monarchies are of French the Norwegians and Dutch are also german

  • @mariusdudouet546
    @mariusdudouet546 2 роки тому +1

    Very usefull vidéo guys

  • @WeCube1898
    @WeCube1898 Рік тому +2

    £67 M that generates £1.8 B,
    That is a pretty good odd isn't.

  • @anonymousguy8759
    @anonymousguy8759 4 роки тому +23

    Cuz brits love them! They represent the crown that ruled the world for years. It makes them feel superior somehow..

    • @anonymousguy8759
      @anonymousguy8759 4 роки тому +11

      @ in your own mind.

    • @joycerouget2379
      @joycerouget2379 4 роки тому +3

      guyguy well in some aspects yes they are :
      In quality Universities
      In number of taxis
      In number of private school
      Animal welfare
      Leader in the clean growth
      ( they dismantled the empire lol rule over ¼ of the world, *were* number one in terms of land)

    • @hollowpeace2005
      @hollowpeace2005 4 роки тому

      They are probably not Royal

    • @MsAggie5
      @MsAggie5 4 роки тому +1

      Anonymous guy
      Crown from India lol

    • @mtromanija8305
      @mtromanija8305 4 роки тому +1

      Brits? like northern irish republicans? or scottish separatists? She s the queen of england, and thats how it shud be

  • @DADA_._
    @DADA_._ 4 роки тому +23

    Well I blame that crowd that's cheering and shouting every time they see them ...stop paying them attention and slowly they will vanish

    • @lotus9865
      @lotus9865 4 роки тому +3

      People are delusional sadly.

    • @GGG-hh5jo
      @GGG-hh5jo 3 роки тому +1

      Seriously yes

    • @seomi4657
      @seomi4657 3 роки тому +2

      British tradition and history and national pride is all about the monarchy, without it might aswell join the USA

    • @seomi4657
      @seomi4657 3 роки тому

      @Safwan who said I meant the colonial history?

    • @oim8254
      @oim8254 3 роки тому

      @@seomi4657 National pride is the overrated.

  • @klephenthurry3284
    @klephenthurry3284 Рік тому +16

    Honestly i wish we had some sort of culture in the USA. When the Queen holds an event the entire country gets out and gathers with excitement to watch the show. In the US i can only think of something like the 4th of July we ever do something like that collectively.

    • @mintybadgerproductions
      @mintybadgerproductions Рік тому +5

      That's not true, a growing number of Brits are either apathetic or outright don't like the monarchy. In a poll of 18-24 year olds, only 31% approved of the monarchy.

    • @klephenthurry3284
      @klephenthurry3284 Рік тому +2

      @@mintybadgerproductions Dont want a Monarchy, i said i only want more events where the country gets together. How clear do i have to make this for yall?

    • @lawrencesaunders7507
      @lawrencesaunders7507 Рік тому

      No we don’t. No one under the age of 40 cares about the royal family.

    • @dutchvanderlinde4969
      @dutchvanderlinde4969 11 місяців тому

      if there's monarchy in the good old USA,, there would be constant chaotic civil war between patriot vs liberals vs monarchist vs whatnot

    • @tonyisnotdead
      @tonyisnotdead 2 місяці тому

      we do have a culture in the US. we have the cultural equivalent of a monarch, and that is the constitution and the charters of freedom. also, we have the 4th of july, memorial day, labor day, Columbus day, superbowl sunday, etc.

  • @Ajay_Kaviarasan
    @Ajay_Kaviarasan Рік тому +2

    I'm here on September 8th 2022 , where the queen died 💔

  • @DanishnSonic
    @DanishnSonic 4 роки тому +15

    1:52 i felt that. Here in Brunei, we see the Sultan as a father that we all come to love. 😭😭😭

    • @Mars-ev7qg
      @Mars-ev7qg 4 роки тому +6

      Let me know how that works out when the oil runs out

    • @DanishnSonic
      @DanishnSonic 4 роки тому +1

      @@Mars-ev7qg well, government sectors have stopped hiring degree students and have made a list of courses or expertise needed. Though people are still taking courses that's no one needs or the sector no longer hires.
      The government has started investments for businesses and more and more people have started businesses. But slowly.
      I think the government and Sultan is doing fine, I criticize the people for still believing the old ways still works. Because to me, times are changing and we are moving away from the dependence on oil which changed the economy completely. And if there is no oil left, it'll change again. But for the better? Or for the worse? It all depends on the people to me.

  • @KingAgniKai
    @KingAgniKai 4 роки тому +43

    The British Royal Family literally founded the country and grew it to become the worlds sole superpower (Pax Britannia). Plus they give the UK lots of tourist money

  • @DEEMUS1955
    @DEEMUS1955 Рік тому +1

    It helps with tourists and so nice to see changing of the guards no one does pomp like they do

  • @laloozestream2876
    @laloozestream2876 Рік тому +3

    Now we say God save the King

  • @GoHaNi
    @GoHaNi 4 роки тому +14

    Imagine if Korea still have their King...girls will queue up to be concubines rather than idols🤭

  • @mrme247
    @mrme247 4 роки тому +4

    The British monarchy costs the taxpayer £1.24 each year as part of The Sovereign Grant Act.
    The monarchy receives £69 million pounds of which most goes into the upkeep of the lands and properties including Buckingham Palace and to pay for official duties and staff. All these provides for the people in employment, massive amounts of tourism and for the cost of the change in your pocket every year.
    According to VisitBritain, tourism in the UK linked to royal residences such as Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle adds up to 2.7 million visitors a year. Another statistic from consultancy Brand Finance said that in 2017 the monarchy contributed £1.8 billion to the UK economy as of the 25th June 2019 meaning a massive boost to economic finances making the monarchy not only self preserving but beneficial to all parties.
    This means that by keeping a Monarchy we not only keep our history and heritage alive including having our firgurehead and national institutions preserved and with the added bonus of employment for thousands for the change in your wallet each year of which she in fact receives only a small percentage of public money. Also "the Royal Household is committed to ensuring that public money is spent as wisely and efficiently as possible, and to making Royal finances as transparent and comprehensible as possible" taken from the Royal website for finances.

  • @susactivities_
    @susactivities_ 3 роки тому +3

    Because the name “United Republic” sounds too weird

  • @KurtArne-gy8hx
    @KurtArne-gy8hx 2 роки тому +2

    Because the UK is a monarchy of course

  • @evangelistemmanuelezeagwu
    @evangelistemmanuelezeagwu 4 роки тому +20

    Lol! There job description includes lots of waving

  • @pqcherii
    @pqcherii 4 роки тому +33

    They didn't really do anything for the society but wasting our taxes on accessories, clothes and houses. Didn't know why people like them.

    • @yonghang4797
      @yonghang4797 4 роки тому +3

      Lol migrants people talking about royal family ??🤔🤔🤔seriously african dude ???

    • @pqcherii
      @pqcherii 4 роки тому +8

      @@yonghang4797 BOOMER

    • @mikhail25ennailuj17
      @mikhail25ennailuj17 4 роки тому +11

      People like this just simply dont understand what the monarch have done for centuries. Poor shallow minds.

    • @pqcherii
      @pqcherii 4 роки тому +6

      @@mikhail25ennailuj17 it's the 21th century now, people have change through time and we do not think that shallow tho

    • @seenivasagumlutchmee1690
      @seenivasagumlutchmee1690 4 роки тому +9

      @@yonghang4797 yes African need to talk lol,because they destroy our country to make them riche

  • @abduleyes2099
    @abduleyes2099 Рік тому +2

    Monarch is the best for a country than president...

  • @deepalakshmi5890
    @deepalakshmi5890 Рік тому +2

    Best tourist attraction in Britain

  • @ashleelmb
    @ashleelmb 4 роки тому +94

    'So why do we have them...?'
    In a nutshell: *Money from Tourism.* Money...how predictable. 🤦‍♂️

    • @Mars-ev7qg
      @Mars-ev7qg 4 роки тому

      First of all cite the numbers.
      Second of all basing key aspects of how a modern country's government functions on what people think makes for good entertainment on holiday makes no sense at all.

    • @ashleelmb
      @ashleelmb 4 роки тому

      @@Mars-ev7qg Cite what numbers? Money from tourism? No, I'm repeating what this video's conclusion is and my thoughts on it. Which was '...how predictable' because it's just typical how money influences everything in this country.

    • @Mars-ev7qg
      @Mars-ev7qg 4 роки тому

      @@ashleelmb it is true that the video did reach that conclusion without citing any sources for the numbers they used.

    • @rubberducky4074
      @rubberducky4074 4 роки тому +1

      Educate yourselves: www.theguardian.com/uk/2013/jan/14/secret-papers-royals-veto-bills

    • @ashleelmb
      @ashleelmb 4 роки тому

      @@rubberducky4074 Very interesting, cheers.

  • @sudarshan3965
    @sudarshan3965 4 роки тому +71

    Kate Middleton should be made next Queen.
    She has personality and charm of a Queen.

    • @johntoth7598
      @johntoth7598 4 роки тому +9

      Kate will Be Queen some day with Her Husband King William .

    • @georgimavrodinov4500
      @georgimavrodinov4500 4 роки тому +2

      I am pretty sure, after She becomes a Queen, very soon She will be a widow.

    • @GypsyWolfMagic
      @GypsyWolfMagic 4 роки тому +8

      @@georgimavrodinov4500 at which point, son George becomes King, and she gets to retire as Queen mother

    • @georgimavrodinov4500
      @georgimavrodinov4500 4 роки тому +1

      @@GypsyWolfMagic Which means, She is a happy woman or what else Royal object She is.

    • @rubberducky4074
      @rubberducky4074 4 роки тому +3

      Queen consort, but yes she’ll be referred to as Queen Catherine (Assuming that’s the name she chooses for herself).

  • @futurechris2283
    @futurechris2283 Рік тому

    What's the title of the music in the background?

  • @MegaParrotMan
    @MegaParrotMan 3 роки тому +1

    So they cost 67 Million pounds a year and bring in 1,800 Million pounds a year. And people complain about the costs?

  • @frname7665
    @frname7665 4 роки тому +61

    The answer is simple: symbolism and historical continuity are an essential part of a country's life.

    • @TheElectrizantee
      @TheElectrizantee 3 роки тому +24

      Monarchism is a symbol of inequality and imperialism, it shouldn't have place in a democracy

    • @amysteriousdisease7168
      @amysteriousdisease7168 3 роки тому +5

      so the british are keeping real life people pushed into a role they probably don't really want and have little choice in taking, having them participate in an outdated institution with the name "royal" as if they are above others,having to do nothing at all to earn their position of power, just for "symbolism" and to wallow in ancient history? Get over yourselves seriously.

    • @thefilipinokid3575
      @thefilipinokid3575 2 роки тому +1

      @@TheElectrizantee Is that why 7 out of the 10 most democratic countries are Monarchies?

    • @ShipsandGames
      @ShipsandGames 2 роки тому

      @@amysteriousdisease7168 And if they wanted to… they could’ve left.

    • @xoxo94
      @xoxo94 2 роки тому +2

      @@TheElectrizantee What about the US? the country has huge inequality and has been doing imperialism since the end of WW2 and yet they have no monarchy ???

  • @torinjones3221
    @torinjones3221 4 роки тому +66

    I love Anne. She's my favourite after the Queen. Its a shame she was born second and is a woman.

    • @thekingsdaughter4233
      @thekingsdaughter4233 4 роки тому +20

      Even if she had been the firstborn... one younger brother would have been enough back then. The rule was "firstborn but male preference". Had the Queen Mother had a son after Princess Margaret, he would have inherited instead of Elisabeth. Only now is it that Princess Charlotte kept her place in the line of succession when Louis was born.

    • @nadyarossi5102
      @nadyarossi5102 4 роки тому +1

      Anne has always been a total snob, looking down her schnozz at Americans.

    • @Angeliedc
      @Angeliedc 2 роки тому +2

      @@thekingsdaughter4233 and why Queen Victoria became a queen? even she have brothers?

    • @zyairjames6758
      @zyairjames6758 2 роки тому +1

      They removed that rule so if she was born 1st she can take the throne

    • @sweethistortea
      @sweethistortea 2 роки тому

      @@Angeliedc queen Victoria did have a brother, but it was from the first marriage of her mother. Victoria was the product of her mothers second marriage to a British prince. Therefore Victoria’s brother couldn’t have ever been king.

  • @justinplowman2626
    @justinplowman2626 Рік тому +4

    So… pointless and paid to live in luxury for doing nothing. Got it.

  • @Osindileyo1
    @Osindileyo1 Рік тому +2

    Less said about Andrew? No, let’s talk about it more.

  • @arifinilham9453
    @arifinilham9453 4 роки тому +32

    Umm united "Kingdom"

    • @windowunixon7127
      @windowunixon7127 3 роки тому +7

      If they remove it it’ll be United Republic.

    • @arifinilham9453
      @arifinilham9453 3 роки тому +1

      @@windowunixon7127 mhhwhwhw

    • @Villa006
      @Villa006 3 роки тому

      @@windowunixon7127 confederation because its separate countries in a union

    • @gamingcreatesworlddd2425
      @gamingcreatesworlddd2425 3 роки тому

      @@Villa006 so United Confederation

    • @arifinilham9453
      @arifinilham9453 3 роки тому +1

      @@gamingcreatesworlddd2425 😂🤣🤣

  • @joespice785
    @joespice785 4 роки тому +17

    The queen is also in charge of the military so Britain can’t go to war without her consent.

    • @johncuffe4076
      @johncuffe4076 2 роки тому +1

      So she is responsible for the invasion of Iraq and the subsequent rise in terrorism.
      The poor old lady looks ready for a cup of horlicks. She shouldn't be asked to instigate an invasion of a war

    • @joespice785
      @joespice785 2 роки тому

      @@johncuffe4076 For something to be an actual war, one must send out an official declaration of war to another country. Any military action in the middle east has been given the name "pricing actions". In reality it appears as a war, but in technical terms, it isn't.

    • @bradley4706
      @bradley4706 5 місяців тому

      Technically we can’t do anything without the consent of the monarch. It’s just that the consent is almost alway if not always given.
      But officially the monarch could swipe down anything and so no to it.
      They don’t because that could cause civil war.
      The monarchy and parliament are supposed to check and balance each others power.

  • @sebastianminney4696
    @sebastianminney4696 3 роки тому +5

    I believe the Queen does technically still have power she just doesn't use it

    • @edwelndiobel1567
      @edwelndiobel1567 2 роки тому

      Yes the crown can do the following still: Dissolve parliament. Veto any law. Propose any law. Declare war. Appoint prime ministers. Command the military. And much more! Plus the crown still technically "owns" the remaining members of the commonwealth including Canada!

  • @ariv8136
    @ariv8136 Рік тому +2

    Just an expensive decorative piece for the country.

  • @Casper6277
    @Casper6277 4 роки тому +19

    “Tradition is not the worship of ashes, it is the preservation of fire” - Gustav Mahler
    The Royal Family is more than just a monarchy, it is a symbolic piece of what the UK is and has been for generations. It has surrendered its executive power and become a force for good.
    Abolishing this sacred piece of Britain will ONLY hurt the UK. It will make our nation hollow and without character.
    The royal family is a boon to the economy. People all over the globe flock to see it and we SHOULD be proud that we have sustained it thus far.
    The monarchy surpasses politics, it is neither left, centre nor right it is merely the heart of our nation. It is what unites us in a deeply polarised world where we bicker about the EU and what politician should sit in downing street.
    Yes - the royal family is made up of humans, and people have their imperfections, but I would not judge a person on such - I would merely be a hypocrite to suggest I am without imperfection.
    To all those who wish the monarchy gone; I say enjoy your sentiment, I'm glad we are ruled by a sovereign who allows criticism which reaches platforms such as the even the BBC.
    Peace and love to every citizen of the UK, the Commonwealth and the world - GOD SAVE THE QUEEN! AND LONG GIVE THE ROYAL FAMILY!!!

  • @skippythemagnificent8103
    @skippythemagnificent8103 4 роки тому +80

    Explained: Why does Britain still have a Royal family ANSWER: We don't have a choice!

    • @timmoore3770
      @timmoore3770 4 роки тому +22

      Skippy The magnificent No we do have a choice. And most of us are proud of our heritage and therefore love the symbolic role the Royal Family fills!

    • @WarTanko
      @WarTanko 4 роки тому +21

      @@timmoore3770 yes a family that practiced colonialism for centuries, i would totally be proud of that.

    • @timmoore3770
      @timmoore3770 4 роки тому +14

      Communist Gamer well there was no choice. In those days it was conquer or be conquered. Any country would have colonized others if they could of. And thanks to that Britain brought modern technology to many countries

    • @alavimirza4072
      @alavimirza4072 4 роки тому +18

      @@timmoore3770 not at all, they took trillions of dollars of goods from other countries and destroyed them. Its crazy how brainwashed people are

    • @Juliendemarco
      @Juliendemarco 4 роки тому +9

      @@WarTanko stop virtue signaling all countries colonized does nobody talk about the worst slavery and colonisation of the mohammedans I mean seriously even Africans colonized enslaved people stop it everybody does it

  • @KingRousey
    @KingRousey Рік тому +3

    Do away abolished them

  • @maryscheel3447
    @maryscheel3447 3 роки тому +9

    The UK would be unrecognizable without the monarchy, the couldn't buy this kind of commerce.

  • @theindividualizt
    @theindividualizt 4 роки тому +65

    Mostly because people have not had their critical thinking skills developed; an aspect of education which is missing. That said, they are good ambassadors for business.

  • @grimsim8893
    @grimsim8893 4 роки тому +76

    People have gone MAD.
    Since harry and megan everytime I'm on UA-cam it's all about the royals....people need to get a reality check and focus on uploading news thats actually effecting human and our planet.

    • @pennydls5073
      @pennydls5073 4 роки тому +9

      Maybe because the british people pay taxes for the royal family that's why they got to have a say in it.

    • @AdhiNarayananYR
      @AdhiNarayananYR 4 роки тому +3

      Dude i would blame UA-cam algorithm for that.

    • @aimay374
      @aimay374 4 роки тому +3

      like coronavirus???

    • @dorindaagar3331
      @dorindaagar3331 4 роки тому +1

      For instance news like the erosion of the shoreline of the cliff and finding solutions to them.

    • @Mars-ev7qg
      @Mars-ev7qg 4 роки тому +1

      All that taxpayer money that went down that rat hole could have been used to fight Coronavirus.

  • @DLFfitness1
    @DLFfitness1 Рік тому +2

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

  • @SharonY515
    @SharonY515 2 роки тому +2

    According to FORBES MAGAZINE 2020-2021 The Royal Family brings into the UK economy $2.3 BILLION A YEAR!!! That figure does not include the tourism they attract. DO THE MATH! Electing officials don’t bring in a dime to our economy. This is why we still have the BRF. And plan on keeping them.

  • @sunshinebreeze1
    @sunshinebreeze1 4 роки тому +3

    Research interviews with Joseph Gregory Hallet the new King of England. He seems to be a down to earth person.

  • @sauce773
    @sauce773 4 роки тому +121

    So they get to be rich because they need some family to wave their hand 🤣

    • @seomi4657
      @seomi4657 3 роки тому +12

      British tradition and history and national pride is all about the monarchy, without it might aswell join the USA

    • @alvaroakatico9188
      @alvaroakatico9188 3 роки тому +2

      Down with the monarchy 🤣

    • @jamesthejoker7415
      @jamesthejoker7415 3 роки тому +4

      If it were up to me personally, anyone in Britain who thinks we should abolish the monarchy would be deported and sent to Russia so they can live their own little communist life. We don’t need those ideals here.

    • @Test_Tube_Boi
      @Test_Tube_Boi 2 роки тому +1

      @@seomi4657 yeah dude why not. They literally don't do anything, y'all just letting them be rich for no reason

  • @workreference2312
    @workreference2312 3 роки тому +2

    They created a sense of royalty among them.. And they are treated as superior among them.. It's not a reminder of their history but rather control of their country

  • @myriam1ish
    @myriam1ish Рік тому +4

    Britain likes the monarchy and that’s all

  • @hopeforbetter382
    @hopeforbetter382 4 роки тому +67

    Referring to the Monarchy as a royal “brand” says enough about the perception of all of those benefit! The Queen is the last honest Monarch!

  • @agachaempire1284
    @agachaempire1284 4 роки тому +4

    Because We are British and we Love our royal family Well most of them....

  • @lifearoundwesternghats
    @lifearoundwesternghats Рік тому +1

    I don't know why ENGLAND IS living in old era ....people have moved on ...even their colony like India africa doesn't have concept of crown now

  • @Alex_FRD
    @Alex_FRD 3 роки тому +1

    Stability, popularity, and culture. Not to mention that it's much cooler to visit castles that are still used by living monarchs instead of a ghostly castle in a republic.

  • @asahel980
    @asahel980 4 роки тому +6

    well the british monarch was not overthrown , like the romanovs in russia.

  • @v0id600
    @v0id600 4 роки тому +8

    1:45 james may?

  • @iliyasn2760
    @iliyasn2760 3 роки тому +1

    1:08, Queen must me thinking Not again am I clicking photos with him.

  • @mjhout
    @mjhout 2 роки тому +1

    Every monarchy ought to be restored, and they should be celebrated.

    • @MarvinClarence
      @MarvinClarence 2 роки тому +2

      Kingdoms should be normalised, not republics. God save the Queen and all other Kings, Queens, Emperors, Empresses, Sultans &c., &c.

  • @peace1177
    @peace1177 4 роки тому +4

    Good video, informative and interesting

  • @MathiasBacher
    @MathiasBacher 4 роки тому +5

    2:44 What was that look after the grimace? 😂

    • @SouthDraftCorp
      @SouthDraftCorp 3 роки тому +2

      No I think Her parents forced her to visit it and To take a picture in front of the thing so as a revenge, she refused to smile for the photo.

  • @standingincontempt
    @standingincontempt 3 роки тому +1

    2:47 has me cackling

  • @cyrilpalomo1667
    @cyrilpalomo1667 3 роки тому +1

    Long live the royal family....from Philippines

  • @Indyariya
    @Indyariya 4 роки тому +6

    I would rather preferred royal family than unofficial royal family.
    Super rich families in the republic countries who behave like a royal minus the social responsibility!
    Take South Korea for example. The Chaebol are so rich and basically control the country!

    • @edwardandrew3402
      @edwardandrew3402 3 роки тому

      Contact my private email address ( princeandrew380@gmail.com )

  • @avishaijahanian6472
    @avishaijahanian6472 4 роки тому +4

    Cause they are smart and with the industrial revolution they actually bought and owned lots of places on the globe

  • @GamersAdventureWorldGAWYT
    @GamersAdventureWorldGAWYT 2 роки тому +2

    That ‘Kingdom’ in UnitedK would sound cliche if the monarchy was “yeeted” out of “their own country without a head”

  • @user-gh9ik2vu1w
    @user-gh9ik2vu1w 3 роки тому +4

    man I wish my country were civilized enough to resolve this medieval conflict without destroying the crown and saving royal family as a symbol and gossip column

    • @petercoyle5725
      @petercoyle5725 2 роки тому

      It's just a bit of metal and a 'so-called-bloodline' Just more tax for everyone! Don't worry we're all Skint!

    • @Propain4eva
      @Propain4eva Рік тому

      I guess people like the royals taking a percentage of their salary for simply existing