Splodger
Aristocracy
- Joined
- Nov 7, 2003
- Messages
- 154
- Country
- United Kingdom
I am a believer in Constitutional Monarchy, however it appears the biggest problem the Monarchies in Greece had, was that too much power was vested in the King. Politics and Kingship do not mix. However any discussion on the theoretical restoration of a Monarchy in Greece should bear in mind that whether they invited Constantine, Pavlos or Cliff Richard to be King, they would not have this power again. The age of Autocratic Kings are over. If they returned it would be as a figure head for the nation. Any 'powers' would be to ensure the legitimacy of government and to ensure the will of the people was carried out. They would not be involved in day to day politics.
I totally understand what George says about having a son inherit the throne who is not worthy of the 'job.' Despite my beliefs in the advantages of Monarchy it is something that can not be ruled out as a downside. However being optimistic, a quick look at the European Monarchies today, and they on the whole do not seem to have Kings/Queens and Successors who are unworthy to be there, and in most cases appear to work hard. I do see the pattern has and is changing from the subjects serving the King to the King serving the subjects. I know there is a dilemma over how fit would Pavlos be as King for Greece. I can not comment objectively as I have not studied his movements that closely, however in a general word of defence for him: he was born to be King, but unlike his cousins who can learn from their parents and gradually take greater roles in state affairs, he not only has to wait to be 'king' but it is a kingdom he may never have. He reminds me a little of Edward VII and the phrase 'Idol Thumbs and Trouble.' I think he would not be as bad as people fear if he could be groomed for the job in a working environment than a theoretical one where he has been exiled from.
I totally understand what George says about having a son inherit the throne who is not worthy of the 'job.' Despite my beliefs in the advantages of Monarchy it is something that can not be ruled out as a downside. However being optimistic, a quick look at the European Monarchies today, and they on the whole do not seem to have Kings/Queens and Successors who are unworthy to be there, and in most cases appear to work hard. I do see the pattern has and is changing from the subjects serving the King to the King serving the subjects. I know there is a dilemma over how fit would Pavlos be as King for Greece. I can not comment objectively as I have not studied his movements that closely, however in a general word of defence for him: he was born to be King, but unlike his cousins who can learn from their parents and gradually take greater roles in state affairs, he not only has to wait to be 'king' but it is a kingdom he may never have. He reminds me a little of Edward VII and the phrase 'Idol Thumbs and Trouble.' I think he would not be as bad as people fear if he could be groomed for the job in a working environment than a theoretical one where he has been exiled from.