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Jujemay Awit

Why Keep the British Monarchy? John Humphrys Documentary Makes the Case for 'Putting Royals Out to Grass'

Humphrys’s documentary captures scepticism over Royals’ role in UK society. (Credit: AFP News)

Does Britain still need a monarchy? The constitutional future of the UK is increasingly being debated, with independence and Irish reunification remaining live political issues in parts of the country.

If the United Kingdom were dissolved and England remained, what role would the Royal Family serve? That is the question veteran broadcaster John Humphrys explores in his Channel 4 documentary, 'The Royals: Time to Go?' aired on Tuesday night, 15 September 2026.

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