What is the purpose of the monarchy in England (present day requirements)?
The real purpose of the modern day Monarchy (as it was in the Ancient Monarchy) is to provide and represent, both toward and on behalf of the people, a spirit and ideal of nobility, excellence, majesty, stability and unity above the ever changing and ever so common political currents within a democracy. The Queen does have powers if the democratic process fails. Only once during Queen Elizabeths reign did she have to exercise these powers and in fact appoint a prime minister. Tourism and attraction are the consequences of this ancient institution NOT the main reason of its existence. This understanding would be crass and vulgar and intellectually lacking in the full breadth and scope of the excellence that the Monarchy brings through its covenantal (not political contract) relation with the people. This ideal and representation of excellence (or Excellency)forms a greater and higher bond than common politicians or the common consumer-driven political process could ever possibly bring.
