Summary of Why the Monarchy Should Have Died With the Queen

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The YouTube video "Why the Monarchy Should Have Died With the Queen" critiques the monarchy and argues that it should have died with the Queen because of the civility that is exhibited in times of mourning. The author suggests that the public should be aware that elitist, aristocratic principles are legitimized by the monarchy.

• 00:00:00 The video discusses the criticism of the monarchy that has arisen in the wake of the death of Queen Elizabeth II. It argues that the institution of the monarchy is not the same thing as the human beings who occupy the throne, and that referring to members of the royal family as "highness" and "majesty" is an essential part of maintaining their legitimacy. The video concludes by suggesting that without the deference and ceremony associated with the monarchy, it would be little more than a celebrity obsession funded by the taxpayer.
• 00:05:00 The author argues that the monarchy should have died with the Queen because of the many legal immunities it holds and the fact that it is irrelevant to the modern world. He also argues that the monarchy is integral to the British political system and that without it, the country would be without a legitimate ruler.
• 00:10:00 The author of this YouTube video critiques the monarchy and argues that it should have died with the Queen because of the civility that is exhibited in times of mourning. He suggests that the public should be aware that elitist, aristocratic principles are legitimized by the monarchy.
• 00:15:00 The author of the video argues that the monarchy should have died with the Queen and that the head of state should be elected by the people. He thanks his supporters on Patreon for helping him make these videos.