We see monarchy consigned to history , argues Graham Smith of Republic magazine . Republic says monarchy is wrong in principle , in practice and politically . No room in democracy for head of state who is put there for life and by birth , Smith says . Most monarchists expect us to believe in fantasy about monarchy 's legitimacy , he adds .
Millions want monarchy consigned to history , argues Graham Smith of Republic group . Republic says monarchy is wrong in principle , in practice and politically . No room in democracy for head of state who is put there for life and by birth , Smith says . Most monarchists implore us to believe in fantasy about queen 's role , he adds .