Five ideas for the future of the monarchy after Harry and Meghan's royal crisis
HARRY and Megan’s recent allegations about racism in the royal family have reignited debate on the future of the monarchy. There is a predictable banality to this debate. It is almost a choreographed routine. The republican opens with "Monarchy is inherently classist and entrenches class divisions". The monarchist counters with "Ah, but look how much they do for charity; where would be without Honorary Royal Patrons?" From there it inevitably degenerates into tediously trying to off-set the costs of the civil list against tax receipts from the tourist trade – as if fundamental const...