Canadians want William as next King

Canadians want William as next King

Andem

#1Nov 2nd, 2009

Poll suggests majority of Canadian would rather see William become next King

OTTAWA - A new poll suggests the majority of Canadians would prefer to see Prince William become King, not his father.

The Canadian Press/Harris Decima poll, released today, asked 1,000 Canadians about their thoughts on the Royal Family.

The respondents were evenly split on the importance of the monarchy with 45 per cent responding that it is an important part of Canadian history and culture while 44 per cent believed it is a relic of our colonial past.

Regionally, Quebecers were twice as likely to say the monarchy has no place in modern Canadian society while a majority in all other regions believed it should be maintained.

Forty-one per cent of respondents said they would rather see Prince Charles pass off the throne to William rather than succeed Queen Elizabeth himself, while 31 per cent believed Charles should be King.

The poll was conducted between Oct. 29 and Nov. 1 and has a margin of error of 3.1 per cent, 19 times out of 20.

CANADIAN PRESS

I agree with most Canadians. Not a big fan of Charles.

gerryh

Re: Canadians want William as next King

Nov 2nd, 2009

I'm in line with the poll also. Personally, I think Charles replacing his Mother and becoming King would be a big mistake for the Monarchy, both in England and abroad where he would be replacing Queen Elizabeth. The Monarchy is in dire need of an infusion of young blood. Prince William would bring that along with a younger more modern incite.

ironsides

Re: Canadians want William as next King

Nov 2nd, 2009

He has earned the respect many through out the world, by his deeds, not just who he is.

karrie

Re: Canadians want William as next King

Nov 2nd, 2009

I think people want a young handsome face, moreso than a ruler. I hear vitrually no criticisms of Prince Charles' 'inability to rule' that is based in policy, and almost entirely criticism that are based in not liking his appearance, or his personality.

I personally see nothing wrong with Charles taking the throne while William continues to grow up.

JLM

Re: Canadians want William as next King

Nov 2nd, 2009

Quote: Originally Posted by karrie

I think people want a young handsome face, moreso than a ruler. I hear vitrually no criticisms of Prince Charles' 'inability to rule' that is based in policy, and almost entirely criticism that are based in not liking his appearance, or his personality.

I personally see nothing wrong with Charles taking the throne while William continues to grow up.

It's a tough one- if Lizzy lives as long as her mother, there's no telling what shape Chuck would be in by that time, could be pretty decrepit and doddering. Even Bill would be well into his forties. Except for Edward V111 abdicating, never did hear of a British monarch pulling the pin before they expired.

Spade

Re: Canadians want William as next King

Nov 2nd, 2009

I bet most Canadians would rather see a flush than a pair of kings.

JLM

Re: Canadians want William as next King

Nov 2nd, 2009

Quote: Originally Posted by Spade

I bet most Canadians would rather see a flush than a pair of kings.

Have a heart and join the club Spade.

china

Re: Canadians want William as next King

Nov 2nd, 2009

I think most of Canadians would like to abolish the monarchy.

gerryh

Re: Canadians want William as next King

Nov 2nd, 2009

Quote: Originally Posted by china

I think most of Canadians would like to abolish the monarchy.

well...look at that....china wrong again.... no big surprise though.... he's too busy worrying about the poles and stickin it to the chinese.

L Gilbert

#10

Re: Canadians want William as next King

Nov 2nd, 2009

Quote: Originally Posted by Andem

Poll suggests majority of Canadian would rather see William become next King

OTTAWA - A new poll suggests the majority of Canadians would prefer to see Prince William become King, not his father.

The Canadian Press/Harris Decima poll, released today, asked 1,000 Canadians about their thoughts on the Royal Family.

The respondents were evenly split on the importance of the monarchy with 45 per cent responding that it is an important part of Canadian history and culture while 44 per cent believed it is a relic of our colonial past.

Regionally, Quebecers were twice as likely to say the monarchy has no place in modern Canadian society while a majority in all other regions believed it should be maintained.

Forty-one per cent of respondents said they would rather see Prince Charles pass off the throne to William rather than succeed Queen Elizabeth himself, while 31 per cent believed Charles should be King.

The poll was conducted between Oct. 29 and Nov. 1 and has a margin of error of 3.1 per cent, 19 times out of 20.

CANADIAN PRESS

I agree with most Canadians. Not a big fan of Charles.

I think I'd prefer whichever one is most like Prince Phil. The guy is really funny.

I can imagine what he said about the hat Camilla wore to Newfieland. lmao

Ron in Regina

#11

Canadians want William as next King

Nov 2nd, 2009

For our system of Governance to work, we need some kind of a Monarch,
but is who that Monarch actually is important? Does it really matter who wears
the crown as long as someone does?

gerryh

#12

Re: Canadians want William as next King

Nov 2nd, 2009

Prince Philip is a pompous ass.

L Gilbert

#13

Re: Canadians want William as next King

Nov 2nd, 2009

Quote: Originally Posted by Ron in Regina

For our system of Governance to work, we need some kind of a Monarch,
but is who that Monarch actually is important? Does it really matter who wears
the crown as long as someone does?

Pretty much. It'd be nice if it was a colorful one.

L Gilbert

#14

Re: Canadians want William as next King

Nov 2nd, 2009

Quote: Originally Posted by gerryh

Prince Philip is a pompous ass.

Perhaps. I've never met the dood, so I wouldn't know. But it wouldn't surprise me if he was; after all he is royalty. Some Brits seem to like being snobbish. He's still freakin hilarious.

china

#15

Re: Canadians want William as next King

Nov 3rd, 2009

gerryh,

Quote:

Quoting china I think most of Canadians would like to abolish the monarchy.

well...look at that....china wrong again.... no big surprise though.... he's too busy worrying about the poles and stickin it to the chinese.

Yes you are right ,as usual gerryh .My post was just about a dream I once had . But it looks that Canada is not mature enough for such a move ,and your answer to my post proves that .

JLM

#16

Re: Canadians want William as next King

Nov 3rd, 2009

Quote: Originally Posted by L Gilbert

I think I'd prefer whichever one is most like Prince Phil. The guy is really funny. I can imagine what he said about the hat Camilla wore to Newfieland. lmao

One thing about Philip, he sure doesn't take any crap from anyone- years ago when he felt the photographers were getting a little too nosy, he grabbed a sprinkler that happened to be handy and drenched the lot of them.

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