If the Prince Andrew saga spells the end of the monarchy, what do you replace it with?

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Could the latest chapter in the Prince Andrew saga, in which new sexual assault allegations have been made against him, coupled with the concerns over “Queen’s consent”, mean the end of the British monarchy? If so, what should take its place?

British people are no longer deferential. They require – quite rightly – that people who enjoy great wealth and privilege should be seen to deserve this by the contribution they make to national life. The Queen, of course, is still held in considerable respect, but this surely can’t excuse her right to having a prior view of legislation to protect her private interests.

In the new constitutional settlement, which the UK badly needs, we must have a thorough review of what exactly we want from our head of state, including how and by whom this role should be performed.