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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SunshineGirl · 36-40, F

Well it performs essential government functions that would need to be replaced and do you really think there is a popular appetite for more elected politicians right now? The behaviour of some members ofcthe royal family leaves much to be desired, but it is a corporate institution that amounts to more than the sum of its parts. It's one of the few parts of modern Britain that is genuinely popular. I am a republican by instinct, but I think dismantling the monarchy would be regressive and undemocratic.