Conclusion
The monarchy has adapted by modifying some old rules to follow the evolution of the society. The British are attached to the monarchy but during the different crises, the monarchy had to do some compromises to answer to the expectations of the people.
On a political scale, the Monarchy has adapted by different ways. The biggest modification is the reform of the line of succession to the throne. However, the crowning stays very traditional with the exceptions of the camera. The etiquette is also very strict. The government, and mainly the Prime Minister, has the major part of the political power. The Queen is, now, more a symbol than a real governor. On the Commonwealth Realm, the Queen is also more a symbol than the real head of the States. It is the government of each state which really governs.
Moreover the British Monarchy, by giving their profits from the crown estates to the governments, has become essential to the British economy. What’s more, in 1992, the Queen has known how to face the British discontent, by paying taxes. Moreover it is essential for the tourism economy. But even if the cost of the monarchy has decreased, the British legislators think that it is not enough and want the Queen to reduce her expenses.
Besides, there have been many scandals in the Royal family during Elizabeth’s reign: three of her children are divorced. Charles broke up with Diana, and her death in a car crash was especially painful. But most people think the Queen herself does a good job and works very hard. For example, after Diana’s death, the Queen came back to Buckingham after a few days because her Prime Minister and all the people wanted it. She accepted to put the flags at half-mast even if Diana was not a Royal, because Diana was still “the people’s Princess”. Furthermore, the British Monarchy has modernised with the technological progress. Indeed it is present on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube but the most important one is its website. It enables the Royals, and especially the Queen, to be closer and more accessible to their people.
By adapting, the monarchy has lost power. Nowadays, it is more a political, an economic and a media symbol. Nevertheless, some wonder if the monarchy can survive without the Queen. Indeed, she is very popular and she remains attached to the religious dimension of her crown and to her sense of duty. While her son, the first on the line of the succession, is not as popular and loved as her. Elizabeth II does not plan on abdicating or taking her retirement before her death. However, the monarchy keeps some old traditions and is maybe the less modern of the European Monarchies contrary to Monaco or Denmark.
On a political scale, the Monarchy has adapted by different ways. The biggest modification is the reform of the line of succession to the throne. However, the crowning stays very traditional with the exceptions of the camera. The etiquette is also very strict. The government, and mainly the Prime Minister, has the major part of the political power. The Queen is, now, more a symbol than a real governor. On the Commonwealth Realm, the Queen is also more a symbol than the real head of the States. It is the government of each state which really governs.
Moreover the British Monarchy, by giving their profits from the crown estates to the governments, has become essential to the British economy. What’s more, in 1992, the Queen has known how to face the British discontent, by paying taxes. Moreover it is essential for the tourism economy. But even if the cost of the monarchy has decreased, the British legislators think that it is not enough and want the Queen to reduce her expenses.
Besides, there have been many scandals in the Royal family during Elizabeth’s reign: three of her children are divorced. Charles broke up with Diana, and her death in a car crash was especially painful. But most people think the Queen herself does a good job and works very hard. For example, after Diana’s death, the Queen came back to Buckingham after a few days because her Prime Minister and all the people wanted it. She accepted to put the flags at half-mast even if Diana was not a Royal, because Diana was still “the people’s Princess”. Furthermore, the British Monarchy has modernised with the technological progress. Indeed it is present on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube but the most important one is its website. It enables the Royals, and especially the Queen, to be closer and more accessible to their people.
By adapting, the monarchy has lost power. Nowadays, it is more a political, an economic and a media symbol. Nevertheless, some wonder if the monarchy can survive without the Queen. Indeed, she is very popular and she remains attached to the religious dimension of her crown and to her sense of duty. While her son, the first on the line of the succession, is not as popular and loved as her. Elizabeth II does not plan on abdicating or taking her retirement before her death. However, the monarchy keeps some old traditions and is maybe the less modern of the European Monarchies contrary to Monaco or Denmark.