How could the British monarchy be dismantled?

Given (?) That the monarchy is an anachronism in today's world, by what practical process could Britain successfully do away with it? However desirable that may seem, to me the physical, ethical and political difficulties look insurmountable.

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ImperialAerosolKidFromEP · 46-50, M

For a start, you'd have to ask that question, not just of Britain but the entire Commonwealth realm

Really · 80-89, M

@ImperialAerosolKidFromEP For me the questions about getting rid of the monarchy in Britain, as opposed to elsewhere in the commonwealth, present different degrees of complexity. It has already been accomplished fairly easily outside of Britain. In Britain itself I believe it would be much more difficult.

ImperialAerosolKidFromEP · 46-50, M

@Really as I understand it, doing away with it in Canada would be an uphill battle. In fact, the guy I heard talking about it said Britain will become a republic before Canada

Really · 80-89, M

@ImperialAerosolKidFromEP [quote]guy I heard talking about it said Britain will become a republic before Canada[/quote]I'd be interested in hearing his reasons for saying that. To me it doesn't seem likely because so much of Britain's - or I should say England's - national & emotional self-image (not to mention tourist economy) is built around the pomp & circumstance of the monarchy; its history and its trappings.

But I agree it would not be an easy transition in Canada, particularly because major changes to the constitution require a degree of unanimity among provinces that's very difficult to obtain.

ImperialAerosolKidFromEP · 46-50, M

@Really that was his reason for saying that: the Canadian constitution, not public opinion.