The idea of royalty is ‘nonsense’ and “should be put in a box with fairies and goblins and dwarves.” During a conversation regarding Prince William and Kate Middleton’s Caribbean visit, Marina Purkiss was forthright in her criticism of the British royals.
The political analyst has long been outspoken in her opposition to the monarchy. During a guest appearance on Jeremy Vine on 5on Monday, she reiterated her opinion of its irrelevance. She even suggested that the monarchy be “ditched” totally, and she pushed the Duke of Cambridge to resign his royal duties.
“I think the best way to modernize the monarchy is to ditch it entirely,” she said and pointed out that Jamaicans believe the monarchy is irrelevant since they want to be a sovereign nation.
“Barbados did this last year as well. They remove the monarch as head of state. It is irrelevant for them it is also irrelevant for so many of us,” Purkiss explained.
She also called her admiration for Queen Elizabeth II a “generational thing,” praising the 95-year-old for her “impeccably” behavior during her reign. Her children, on the other hand, are not in the same boat.
Purkiss then went on to criticize Prince Charles and Prince Andrew for the humiliation they have allegedly brought upon the monarchy. She said, “Charles is currently being investigated by the Met Police for this cash for honors scandal. Her other son, Prince Andrew, don’t get me started. The idea that these people are supposed to be beacons of morality, to show us the way of how to live our lives, they’re chosen by God via this divine right of kings to lord it over us is nonsense.”
As per Epicstream, the 37-year old then suggested that the concept of a monarchy should just be shelved as she admitted, “the idea of royalty, to me, is fantasy.” She suggested, “It should be put in a box with fairies and goblins and dwarves. It’s nonsense, it’s just nonsense” and called it a “charade.”
Purkiss then spoke about Prince William‘s remarks during the Caribbean visit about recognizing the decision of Jamaica, Belize, and the Bahamas to depose Queen Elizabeth II as head of state. She praised the Duke of Cambridge for accepting the need for reform, calling it “fair play.” “Should be bowing out, this is time to check out,” she said.