However, all these advantages are hypothetical. The British monarchy is probably more important to the economy of the country than it is to the system of government
Apart from this, the monarchy is very popular with the majority of the British people. The monarchy gives British people a symbol of continuity.
Occasions such as the state opening of Parliament, the Queen's official birthday, royal weddings, and ceremonial events such as the changing of the guard make up for the lack of colour and ceremony in most people's daily lives. In addition the glamorous lives of 'the royals' provide a source of entertainment that often takes on the characteristics of a television soap opera. When, in 1992, it became known that Prince Charles and his wife Princess Diana were separating, even the more 'serious' newspapers discussed a lot more than the possible political implications.