Queen Elizabeth’s death at 96, today (8), raises old debates about the continuity of the British monarchy after Lilibet’s reign, who has been in power for 70 years. After all, can the British monarchy come to an end? Despite the speculation, the experts heard UOL the line of succession to the throne is not interrupted. At least in the short term.

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Marcus Dezemone, Professor of History at Uerj (University of the State of Rio de Janeiro) and the UFF (Universidade Federal Fluminense), assesses that anticipation is now building about the characteristics of the new reign and strengthening the capacity of the Royal Family. adapts throughout history.

“They manage to keep up with the new age and maintain its continuity. This has happened before. The name of the dynasty was changed in the First World War. It was Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, and in 1917 it was renamed Windsor in order not to lose its name. House attached to the enemy Germany [na Primeira Guerra Mundial] – a clear example of adaptability”.

Dezemone also recalls that there were speculations that Prince Charles would relinquish the throne to Prince William in order to make the Monarchy more modern – which in his view would not have been.

According to the news of the British Daily Star, a survey by the YouGov institute confirmed this preference. According to the poll, 40% of Britons think William should be a direct heir to the Crown. According to 14% of the respondents, II. After Elizabeth’s death, the monarchy must end.

But according to experts, there was no indication that either option would materialize.

The historian Rafael Mattoso, who also believes in the continuity of the British Royal Family. It reinforces that the British monarchy, which has survived periods of conflict such as the Glorious Revolution that marked the end of the absolute monarchy and the sovereignty of Parliament, is the most traditional and symbolic monarchy in the world. That is, the king may remain on the throne, but his powers may be reduced.

“He was the first to be affected by the protests, and even then he survived, retaining his inherited and lifelong principles. This is not only recognized as a traditional right, but guaranteed by the British parliament and even by the inauguration of a new minister. [Liz Truss] It is not possible to consider changes. There is a very clear line of succession and they finally have the support of the British people.”

In 2016, one of Britain’s most respected researchers and author of three books on England’s kings and queens, Dr. Anna Whitelock even claimed that the British monarchy should end by 2030, according to a post in Galileo Magazine at the time.

Like him, other scientists bet on the term. Arguments about maintaining the British monarchy are always questioned when discussing the expenses incurred to maintain it. Last year, it was revealed that R$654 million was spent with the royal family during the year.

“It’s all about ‘what are we going to do with this unelected family?’ What does it represent for the UK today?’ “All these deep questions will be asked when Queen Elizabeth II dies and people are forced to think seriously about the role of the royal house.”