What the British Monarchy Actually Does—And How Hard It Would Be To Abolish It

Contrary to conventional wisdom, the power to abolish the monarchy doesn’t lie with the monarch alone. In fact, there isn’t a whole lot that British Kings and Queens can actually do beyond the bounds ...

Do Brits Still Want the Monarchy? What Polls Say Ahead of Charles’ Coronation

Since the death of Queen Elizabeth II last year, the institution has continued to enjoy broad, if waning, support.
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The British Abolished The Monarchy Before—So Why Did They Bring It Back?

In 1649, the British monarchy ceased when Charles I was executed, and the office of king was abolished by Parliament under the English Interregnum. A republic followed, and yet just over a decade ...