Now we wonder if we need the Queen

Article Abstract:

There have been many changes in the British character since the coronation of Elizabeth II in 1953, most of these being due to the British realising that being different put them at a disadvantage. The superiority of American clothes and music, Japanese technology, Italian clothes, French food and German cars persuaded the British to abandon their Britishness. There were some setbacks on the way with the emergence of 'lager louts' and the like, but such phases were short-lived. The new similarity of the British outlook to that of other countries, nearly all of whom have no monarchy, has led to British doubts about theirs.

Public opinion, Monarchy, British monarchy, Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom

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We need an Albert, not an Anthea

Article Abstract:

The UK's National Lottery is bringing in vast sums of money to be used on large public works. However, this money is not being appropriately managed. Great secrecy surrounds plans for a year-long Millennium Exhibition, for example, with ordinary people having been given no opportunity to express their wishes. It is perhaps time to look at the example of Prince Albert, who was the driving force behind the Great Exhibition in Hyde Park in 1851. He managed this event in such as way that almost 1 million pounds sterling a year still flows from its proceeds.

Management, Public works, Finance, Column, Lotteries, Lottery industry

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This is a ghastly place: ask anyone

Article Abstract:

Many Britons have described their country as incompetent and depressing since about 1965. The typical characteristic is seen as yobbishness, as at the Heysel Stadium, the Zeebrugge disaster demonstrates the decline in maritime prowess, and inefficiency abounds, as at the 1993 Grand National. The UK is in decline economically and politically in the post-industrial age. Failures are measured against a distinguished record and the state of other countries. In fact, British performance is not bad, just worse than elsewhere.

Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Britons, Britons (Ancient people)

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