The British monarchy is a constitutional monarchy and it is one of the oldest monarchies in the world. Currently it is Queen Elizabeth II, who is the head of state, and her son Prince Charles is the heir to the throne. The newest member of the family is Prince George who is son of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (Prince William and Kate Middleton).
The following texts, discusses whether the British monarchy is an outdated institution, which needs to be replaced by an elected head of state. Turning Britain in to a republic would cause a profoundly change for the country.
Outline of the different views on the British monarchy
Text 1.
The birth of Prince George is classified as the renewal of an ancient institution. “The Telegraph” claims that the monarchy brings certainty and stability, which is something the people of Britain appreciate a lot. The article also states that the Royal Family is very popular among the British People due to the open engagement between them. The British newspaper is very positive towards the British monarchy and the present queen, Queen Elizabeth.
Text 2
The British newspaper “the Daily Mirror” does not have a general view on the British monarchy. The paper is neutral, it is not against the monarchy but it is not pro either. The article is only writing about BBC’s coverage of the birth of the royal baby and the massive complaints that they have received from some viewers in this regard.
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