Alastair Campbell Quotes

The senior members of the royal family work very hard and I don't think people quite realise that.

I'd like to see a much more open Monarchy, myself. I used to think they were completely useless and we should get rid of them. I don't necessarily feel that way anymore. I'm still ambivalent, I still loathe the British class system, and the Royal family are the apex of the British class system.

I believe the collapse of the House of Windsor is tied in with the collapse of the Church of England.

… an anachronistic survival of monarchial privilege.

Members of my family don’t get it…. The further away you’re removed from this chair [the King’s throne] the more of a prince or princess you are … the more you believe in absolute monarchy.

I never liked the idea of the 'Royal Family' film. I always thought it was a rotten idea.

What is it about royalty - even if you're a confirmed republican - that is dramatically interesting?

We have nobility in Sweden, and it comes from the old British aristocracy.

I'm not a royal family watcher.

Historically, royal families have represented an institution. The institution is built on heritage, and is timeless in that sense.

The royal family's existence is a constant reminder of the hollowness of John Major's rhetoric, and idiotic statements by its leading members a constant boost to the republican cause. They're fine opening hospitals. It's when they open their mouths they get into trouble.

I'm not an anarchist, but I believe that people don't want the royal family - the so-called royal family.

I'm proud of being British, but I think our aristocracy is overrated.

I'm not a great fan of monarchy in general, but I have to say the Danish monarchy is closer to the people; it's not as stuffy as the English one.

He's a TV producer, a theatrical impresario, and he wants to be treated as Mr. Windsor but when the going gets rough he wants to be treated like a member of the Royal Family.

If you look back 600 years ago, royals' sole goal was to keep their wealth within the family.

I wouldn't mind being a lord.

If you look at the British royal family and take away the scandals and the goofy stuff that's going on, people love to have this king to look up to - the royals are like celebrities.

The monarchy is a part of the state. It exists to serve the people.

I think it would be nice to be a prince.

I am a vigilant monarchist. I want to see things evolve. The direction the monarchy seems to be moving in - towards a more mainland-European model - is one I would feel sympathetic about.

A family on the throne is an interesting idea.... It brings down the pride of sovereignty to the level of petty life.

The evils of European society were rooted in feudalism and entrenched in privilege.

Privileges tied to nobility, titles and rank may not be enacted.

From his childhood onwards this boy will be surrounded by sycophants and flatterers … In due course, he will be sent on a tour of the world and probably rumors of a morganatic marriage alliance will follow, and the end of it will be the country will be called upon to pay the bill.