Toni, we can't just choose a Monarch.
Australia belongs to QEII because she inherited the Commonwealth and all that her ancestors owned at the time.
You can 'elect' a President and a Prime Minister, not a Monarch.
So we accept a Royal as they become the ultimate ruler.
It might be hard for 'commoners' to accept, but the concept of Kings and Queens goes back a long way, and so it is that lands were acquired through wars and other acts to get control of anothers land and people to rule over.
Foxy, I think your being egregious and misleading by your accusations of the Royal family costing us money.
Any mention of cost is an accounting one.
The cost of visits and so on are already there because like the military or law enforcement, they are on a yearly salary.
The only thing that changes is their daily duties.
Any extra goods or services required are minimal and so add little to the costs.
When a 'cost of a visit' is mentioned, it is not referring to an extraordinary expense, but an extract of the summary of what it would cost if paid for in isolation.
So NO the Royals don't cost us anywhere near the amounts quoted.
And besides, whether we like it or not, and I know Republicans don't like it, because she 'owns' Australia; in reality she can do whatever she likes.
Let's face it this republic thing has nothing to do with self governance and everything to do with the fact that those pushing for a Republic suffer from an inferiority complex and are incensed by the idea that they are beholding to another person and obviously consider themselves to be of a lower cast.
It's no different than any other wealthy man 'willing' his fortune and assets to his oldest child.
When a country has expressed a wish to become a republic she has let them, even though she can refuse.
So when that fateful day finally arrives you will all get your wish.
Be very careful what you wish for.

An elective monarchy is a monarchy ruled by an elected monarch, in contrast to a hereditary monarchy in which the office is automatically passed down as a family inheritance. The manner of election, the nature of candidate qualifications, and the electors vary from case to case.

Ise Mise what is the point of trying? you display the understanding of a well rotted corner post on an outback farm.
The joy of a very cranky old man/woman/mother in law.
You are as welcoming to new posters as an ice shower in Antarctica.
Moron? mate I could have said that about you!
Why however would I WANT TO FLATTER YOU?
Be happy, grin, tickle yourself, try to smile, I understand!
You are doing the best you can.

Malaysia and Vatican have elected kings. Pope of Australia should get a few contestants.

Harry is looking great,, his dad will be proud of him.
Prince Charles will be too

yes and his uncle.
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