Should we abolish the monarchy?
The monarchy is at a time of transition. The long reign of Queen Elizabeth II had significant family turmoil, but was largely a period of stability and continuity for the monarchy. There is now a new king.
But, below these headline figures the poll points to attitude shifts under way - with some clear popularity challenges for the new king at the start of his reign.While 78% of the over-65s are supportive of the monarchy, only 32% of the 18-24 year olds polled feel the same. More of this younger group, 38%, would prefer to have an elected head of state than a monarchy. Although the remaining 30% didn't know.
But, among the young - those aged 18-24 - 40% think the monarchy is bad value for money, while 36% believe the opposite.The Royal Family appeared on the balcony of Buckingham Palace to watch an RAF flypast - marking the Queen's birthday in 2019 Such accusations are rejected by Lord Nicholas Soames, a friend of the King's for many years, who says using a helicopter would only be for a "very good purpose" on public duties.Constitutional expert Sir Vernon Bogdanor also doesn't accept the financial criticism.
How much the coronation will cost, in terms of public spending, won't be revealed by the government until after the event.With an exclusive opinion poll ahead of the coronation, Panorama asks if the new King will adapt the monarchy to suit modern times.also on iPlayer In response Buckingham Palace says the Duchy of Cornwall funds the public, private and charitable activities of the heir to the throne - while the Duchy of Lancaster helps fund the sovereign so they are not otherwise a "burden on the state".
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