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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Really · 80-89, M

Some of the posts here are failing to distinguish between the present members of the royal family and[c=000000][i] the monarchy as an institution[/i][/c] regardless of current personalities & loyalties. They are also talking about the desirability of retaining the monarchy, whereas my question was about how its dismantling could be accomplished,[b][c=BF0000] IF[/c][/b] it was [i]already[/i] thought to be an anachronism, etc.

These other issues around the royal family, or the English population's regard for them and the monarchy itself, are interesting and worth discussion but they have little to do with the question I'm asking, which is: in practical terms HOW could the institution be done away with? (and I mean not only in detail but without civil war, revolution, foreign invasion etc etc.)

In truth I think that for all the carping and "get rid of them" rhetoric that flies around, no one has proposed any sensible way of doing that and it will likely be a VERY long time before it's feasible without wreaking havoc throughout Britain. If someone has rationally thought through the details, consequences & possible time frame for doing it I'm interested. 🤨

wonkywinky · 51-55, M

@Really Well,to remove the INSTITUTION,i get now you mean the "Monarchy"as opposed to individuals.It would take an act of parliament i guess,if the people wanted this to happen.
Or a bloody revolution as in France,Russia-direct action by the proletariat to physically oust the Monarchy.
We Brits tend not to be so demonstrative,so i think the Monarchy is safe for the next 50 years anyway.We have had a Monarchy with breaks and changes of dynasty etc since William the Conqueror,and his descendants,for almost 1000 years.

Really · 80-89, M

@wonkywinky When you say 'We Brits', internally I tend to include myself, having been born & lived British well into adulthood (and moved to Canada when it - we - still had a very strong 'familial' connection.) I do recognis(z)e 😊 that a large proportion of the British (and Canadian) population reveres the monarchy and/or the queen. My question is really directed at others, who call for her/them/it to be gone.

I'm not sure, but I don't think a British act of parliament becomes law until it receives royal assent? So that would be a bit of a conundrum. If assent was not forthcoming, them what?

I sometimes ponder the 1975 Australian constitutional crisis where the outcome - dismissal of the government - may have depended on which of the PM or the GG got through to the palace first. What a hoot! And an illustration - what a can of worms is this whole subject.

I think I'm about done with responding on this topic unless I hear something new, appropriate & interesting. Thanks to all who've been thoughtful or humoro(u)s about it.

Really · 80-89, M

@Really [quote]I think I'm about done with responding on this topic[/quote](Chuckle) Well maybe not ...

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/canada/albertas-lt-gov-says-shes-willing-to-toss-smiths-sovereignty-act-if-unconstitutional/ar-AA11mLou

... interesting - but no to everybody 😆