Quite right! Q&A: Should Britain abolish the monarchy?
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Feb 13, 2026 A lively debate on whether Britain should ditch its royal family and the tricky legal and constitutional fallout that would follow. Discussion of the monarchy’s role as an apolitical unifier and soft-power asset. Tense speculation about a North East Somerset contest and whether a prominent politician might return. Exploration of why people tend to turn conservative with age, and how housing and life milestones shape voting.
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Monarchy Provides Neutral National Stability
- Michael Gove argues scrapping the monarchy would cause public unhappiness and bureaucratic chaos across institutions like the army and Church of England.
- He warns replacement heads of state often become politicised, losing the monarchy's neutral unifying role.
Public Support Has Remained Resilient
- Michael Gove notes public support for the monarchy has held up amid wider institutional distrust.
- He argues removing it would cause unnecessary administrative upheaval and public upset.
Think Carefully Before Abolishing The Crown
- Michael Gove advises caution: consider likely successors and political consequences before constitutional change.
- He urges preserving a non-political head of state to avoid concentrating political power.