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# TITLE: Should the UK continue to recognise the King as head of state? [1130edcf4fb2af9a9c390ca459b15e4c]
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# PUBLICATION DATE: 2025-10-12
# MODIFICATION DATE: 2025-10-12
# NUMBER ALTERNATIVES: 4
# NUMBER VOTERS: 5
# NUMBER UNIQUE ORDERS: 4
# ALTERNATIVE NAME 1: Statement 1 - In general, the group was in favour of the monarchy, but felt that it was important that the King remained apolitical. It was felt that the monarchy was an important part of our history and traditions, and that the Royal Family brought in a lot of money to the country through tourism. It was also felt that it was important to have a head of state who was not affiliated to any political party, and that the King could act as a unifying force for the country. It was also felt that the Royal Family acted as an important link to other countries and could help to strengthen the UK's relationships with other countries. Discussion questions and activities:
# ALTERNATIVE NAME 2: Statement 2 - Final consensus statement: In general, the group were in favour of the monarchy, but felt that it was important that the King remained apolitical. It was felt that the monarchy was an important part of our history and traditions, and that the Royal Family brought in a lot of money to the country through tourism. It was also felt that it was important to have a head of state who was not affiliated to any political party, and that the King could act as a unifying force for the country. It was also felt that the Royal Family acted as an important link to other countries and could help to strengthen the UK's relationships with other countries. In particular, it was felt that they could help to build relationships in commonwealth countries. It was acknowledged that the relationship between the monarchy and colonialism remains a contested issue, and that this should be further discussed.
# ALTERNATIVE NAME 3: Statement 3 - The group of participants was in favour of the monarchy, but felt that it was important that the King remained apolitical. It was felt that the monarchy was an important part of our history and traditions, and that the Royal Family brought in a lot of money to the country through tourism. It was also felt that it was important to have a head of state who was not affiliated to any political party, and that the King could act as a unifying force for the country. It was also felt that the Royal Family acted as an important link to other countries and could help to strengthen the UK's relationships with other countries.
# ALTERNATIVE NAME 4: Statement 4 - In general, the group was in favour of the monarchy, but felt that it was important that the King remained apolitical. It was felt that the monarchy was an important part of our history and traditions, and that the Royal Family brought in a lot of money to the country through tourism. It was also felt that it was important to have a head of state who was not affiliated to any political party, and that the King could act as a unifying force for the country. It was also felt that the Royal Family acted as an important link to other countries and could help to strengthen the UK's relationships with other countries. However, it was also recognised that the Royal Family could be seen as a symbol of colonialism, and that it was important to remember the impact that colonialism has had on the world.
2: 2,4,3,1
1: 4,2,1,3
1: 1,3,2,4
1: 4,2,3,1