Constitutional monarchy is the best form of government, so despite many people saying that having a Monarch as Head of State is good for tourism, and not much else, we’re going to prove otherwise. Here are eight reasons why constitutional monarchy is the best form of government.

Why is Constitutional Monarchy a good thing? Picture by i-Images / Pool
While a number of examples relate specifically to the British Monarchy, most of these reasons are applicable to the other Monarchies of the world, and we have tried to include some broader examples and statistics.
1) Having a Monarch unites the people
A figurehead represents the people: politicians represent only their party, not the entire nation. As such, a Monarch can steer them through the hardest of times – take George VI and Queen Elizabeth during WWII. Their presence enabled Londoners to deal with the Blitz, and with Buckingham Palace taking hits, they understood how the locals felt.

George VI and Queen Elizabeth steered Britain through WWII (Library and Archives Canada)
Events like jubilees and coronations give us not only days off (yay!) but also bring us together in national pride, and leads to that oh-so-British event of the street party, seen for the coronation and the Diamond Jubilee.
It isn’t very often that crowds gather when a politician is in town – but when a royal visit is announced, the Union Flags come out and flowers are purchased to hand over as a sign of respect.
2) Constitutional Monarchy means stability
Governments come and go – they can even be toppled – but Monarchy endures. The continuity a Sovereign brings to their country ensures stability through a single figure, who often has the power to intervene should a situation require it, assisting in running the state as part of a system of checks and balances.
Political scientist Victor Menaldo finds that from 1950 to 2006, Monarchies in the Middle East offered much more stability than other forms of government; they are more likely to survive in office, and help keep factions and extreme groups in check, like Morocco, Jordan and Saudi Arabia.
3) Monarchy is cheaper than a republic
We’re not going to explain funding of the British Monarchy to you again – you can read all that here. But presidencies generally cost A LOT more – we only need mention President Trump’s continued visits to Mar a Lago, estimated to cost $1-3million per go. The French President costs £103.5 million, and this article puts the presidency of the nation of Italy in the region of £193 million per year, functioning in a similar capacity to a Sovereign, with a Prime Minister running the government.
The British Monarchy cost £40 million in 2015/16 (and The Queen does not receive a wage for her work), the Dutch £31 million, Norway £17.2 million, £11.6 million for the Swedish Head of State, £10.8 million in Belgium, the Danish Monarchy cost totalled £9.1 million and the Spanish £6.1 million (from the Telegraph).
4) Countries with Monarchies are less corrupt & more trusting
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5) Monarchy is good for the economy

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, is attributed with pumping £152 million into the fashion industry. (Stephen Lock / i-Images)
6) Monarchs have morals – their job is for life
7) Constitutional Monarchy makes sense
Governing a country is hard work – just look how soon new leaders start showing their greys! Separating the positions of Head of State and Head of Government means that the work-load is split: ceremonial work at home and abroad (such as handing out honours, hosting and undertaking State Visits) is taken care of by one party, meanwhile, the Prime Minister can focus more on running the country.
Soft diplomacy is also a great weapon, and is currently being deployed in the UK as Brexit negotiations begin, with the Cambridges having visited Paris, and Prince Charles and Camilla having completed a tour of central Europe.
This sense is seen by the British people: 76% support constitutional monarchy in the country, a 2016 poll shows, and 75% also believe the Monarchy has an important role to play in the future of the UK.
8) Important causes and issues are highlighted
Royals can highlight the need for debate on certain topics through their charitable works, whilst remaining above politics. Prince Charles, for example, has been campaigning on environmental issues for decades, and Diana, Princess of Wales, managed to shift opinion about AIDs, and her work saw land mines banned internationally. Currently, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry are attempting to remove the stigma surrounding mental health. Would these things happen otherwise?

Garden parties recognise the work in our communities. Picture by i-Images
Garden parties and honours recognise the unsung heroes of our communities, which a Prime Minister or President wouldn’t necessarily have the time to do. People would generally rather be invited to a Palace than a political building, wouldn’t they? There’s something quite special about walking down the corridors of centuries-old palace.
6 comments
Very fascinating!
I’ve always been a big believer in constitutional monarchy and more so of the British royal family.
This article is very well written and I couldn’t have agreed more.
Keep up the good work.
so good information good job keep working
This is the best i have heard but why did america swich then if it is SO GOOD
bECAUSE WHEN aMERICA WON THEIR WAR OF INDEPENDENCE THEY DID NOT WANT ANYTHING TO DO WITH THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT. IF THEY DECIDED ON A MONARCHY IT WOULD LOOK LIKE THEY HAD FOUGHT THE WAR FOR NOTHING.
nice job
haha Nice