This british monarchy It is one of the oldest and most robust institutions in the world, with more than 12 centuries of history and some milestones in adapting the crown to the progress and feeling of time. in 1215 John ISigned under pressure from the nobility, known as Juan sin Tierra Big CardIt is a document that lays the foundations. parliamentary monarchy and the protection of civil rights and freedoms. And in 1660, Charles II walked away absolutism predominant in the rest of the European kingdoms restoration The crown that puts an end to a tiny 10-year gap in which the country experimented republic.
Charles III, He was proclaimed king after his mother’s death on 8 September. crowned this Saturday, May 6 important momentWith a downward trend in recognition of the monarchy as a positive institution for United Kingdom. According to the latest social attitude survey, National Center for Social Research (NatCen)The support announced to the public at the end of April, lowest level Since this survey started in 1983. That year 86% of Britons thought the crown was “very” or “quite important”, but by 2023 that had dropped to 55%. In this section, the waist is among the most prominent youth: Only 12% of citizens aged 18 to 34 consider the monarchy “very important”, compared to 42% of people over 55.
the most general feeling amongmillennials‘under everything Indifference. “I don’t really care as long as I don’t do anything wrong, I don’t think there is much difference between being king or president. I don’t think it will change my salary. or my life,” says Vinnie, 28, a psychology and neuroscience student at the University of London. “People generally don’t care, the royal family doesn’t paint much. Many see it as more of a tourist attraction,” adds Randa, a Chinese student at the School of Oriental and African Studies. However, there is something that creates too much between too much indifference. discomfortand the fact that coronations must be funded from public funds. “It’s frustrating, especially at this time, they have to spend money responsibly and wisely,” says the 19-year-old. Adam, an art history student, agrees: “It’s unnecessary. spend too much money With so many people starving to death”.
rising trend
choice for democratically elected head of state It’s not a majority option in the country: only 25% of Britons (the figure rises to 40% among young people) want it, but the accession to the throne and Carlos’ WWII want it. last month discussions About this topic in the media. even BBCA few days ago, he was unsuspectingly anti-monarchist on the radio show “Today”, “Do we need a monarchy?”
HE republicanism”It can and probably will grow, but I don’t see any change in this in the short term,” analyzes EL PERIÓDICO Richard ToyeProfessor of History at the University of Exeter. It is expressed similarly John PrattFounder of the Center for Citizenship, a platform that seeks to abolish monarchy and aristocracy in the UK. “I think that republicanism, or at least the lack of support for the monarchy, has been on the rise recently and will likely continue to increase,” Pratt says. disapproval against members of the Windsor family rather than against the institution of monarchy.”
What does not seem to raise any doubt, reform institution to get rid of privileges As seen in the 21st century complaints Especially by the majority of the population at one time serious economic crisis Just like England lived. “Perhaps the best moment in a long time. Those who did not support or criticize change when Isabel was alive may be more willing to do so now,” said Professor Toye.
“The best way to modernize the monarchy is corporate and inheritance tax. They already pay income tax, but it doesn’t cover most of their income,” he explains. Alexandra Penler, an expert on monarchies and a member of the Department of International History at the London School of Economics and Political Science. Pens also defend reduce size monarchy and crown, as they did in Denmark and other Scandinavian countries. church of england. “We are a country. polytheistic anyone non-religious” indicates that you support this change Ken Ritchie, the Secretary of Labor for the Republic, a lobby group of Labor Party members and supporters in favor of the Republic. Ritchie also oath of parliament “so that the deputies pledge or swear allegiance to their constituents, not to the monarch”; Suppress protocols that “allow the king to influence or even veto the country.” political debate“, and make the monarchy subordinate “to the same laws than other citizens
Survival or surprise?
Carlos faces the enormous challenge of continuing his mother’s legacy. And his main problem, according to Toye, is that “monarchy is a moot point At a time when his family is divided and the media is eager to take advantage of any conflict.” The most important thing for Ritchie is that the king defines “what his role is”. outdated. He’s not a monarch, but other than a strange celebrity, it’s not entirely clear what he is.”
In any case, the existence of the institution does not appear to be in jeopardy. “England and the British a very strong bond with tradition and historyVinnie, Randa and Adam are also unsure of any change in an “outdated institution”. Berlin Wallfragmentation Soviet Union, The Arab Spring even Brexit“.