Monthly episodes discussing this topic, 2022-09 to 2026-06.
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The British monarchy is strengthened as a result of radical critiques, with the public doubling down on its support for the institution.
“the more radical one side becomes, the more the other side doubles down on its previous ideological commitments. And that's true of of British monarchism, isn't it? that people more and more come to see the British monarchy not just as part of the furniture.”
The Rest Is History · Jun 2026 · 3 episodes · 613K views on this topicThe British monarchy could be dismantled as it provides little value to the taxpayer.
“You could make a really good argument at the moment for actually dismantling the entire monarchy because you know I don't really think that the taxpayer is getting very much value for money”
Piers Morgan Uncensored · May 2024 · 1 episode · 615K views on this topicCurtis Yarvin contends that a monarchy or a CEO-style leader provides a superior, more efficient method of governance compared to current democratic structures.
“the best answer when I ask people to answer that question um I sort of asked them to look around the room and basically point out everything in the room that was made by a monarchy because these things you know these things that we call companies are actually little monarchies”
The Interview · Jan 2025 · 1 episode · 499K views on this topicThe royal family serves as an important tourism draw for the United Kingdom.
“I think that they did some calculations and more people go visit Buckingham Palace and like all the see all the the monarchy and how it's displayed because you're not going for the weather you're not going for the food”
Brilliant Idiots · Sep 2022 · 1 episode · 258K views on this topicThe royal family serves as a figurehead and a symbolic representation of national identity rather than a group with actual political power.
“I I think that they're just like a figurehead and I think that like they're just like an example of like what English people are supposed to be”
Brilliant Idiots · Sep 2022 · 1 episode · 258K views on this topicAlastair Campbell believes King Charles has successfully grown into his role as monarch.
“I think King Charles had to put it mildly a pretty difficult act to follow with the queen and I think he's done it pretty amazingly well. I think it has given uh you know continued life to the monarchy and I think it's lovely to see him and Mark Carney”
The Rest Is Politics · May 2025 · 4 episodes · 242K views on this topicRory Stewart, despite identifying as a non-monarchist, believes King Charles has adapted to his role very effectively.
“Well, already speaking as a non-monarchist, I also think he has stepped into the role extraordinarily well.”
The Rest Is Politics · May 2025 · 4 episodes · 242K views on this topicThe King's visit is a valuable opportunity to utilize his soft power to repair and improve the diplomatic relationship between the UK and the United States.
“I think that's where you see that soft power, that diplomacy being exercised. And I think he will be magnificent when he addresses Congress.”
Piers Morgan Uncensored · Apr 2026 · 1 episode · 168K views on this topicPositions are extracted from transcripts by a model and may misattribute who said what. Every quote links to the episode it came from.
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