Public Percep/media/decline Flashcards
Q1: What is shaping public perception of the monarchy today?
A1: Major events and generational divides.
Q2: How do younger generations feel about the monarchy?
A2: Only 12% of 18–34-year-olds consider it “very important.”
Q3: What causes public opinion about the monarchy to shift?
A3: Celebrations boost approval, but scandals and inactivity erode it.
Q4: How is public opinion described in terms of its stability?
A4: It is increasingly reactive and unstable.
Q5: What role does the media play for the Royal Family?
A5: It helps maintain relevance and shapes public opinion.
Q6: What was significant about Queen Elizabeth’s 1953 coronation?
A6: It was the first royal event televised live.
Q7: What kind of events keep the monarchy visible in the media?
A7: Weddings, jubilees, and state ceremonies.
Q8: What scandal significantly damaged the monarchy’s image in recent years?
A8: “Megxit” and the Oprah interview.
Q9: How did Princess Diana’s death impact public sentiment?
A9: The Royal Family was criticized for staying silent; Diana was seen as “the people’s princess.”
Q10: What does opendemocracy say the monarchy must balance?
A10: Visibility and invisibility—to stay relevant without losing public trust.
Q11: What are the main reasons for the monarchy’s declining support?
A11: Scandals, financial controversy, and shifting social values.
Q12: What do younger people increasingly question?
A12: The legitimacy of an unelected head of state.
Q13: What are two specific controversies that damaged the monarchy’s reputation?
A13: “Megxit” and Prince Andrew’s Epstein scandal.
Q14: What caused backlash during the cost-of-living crisis?
A14: A £45 million funding increase for the Royal Family.
Q15: How has colonial history affected public opinion?
. A15: It has made the monarchy feel outdated to some.
Q16: Do royal ceremonies still draw attention?
A16: Yes, but their symbolic power is increasingly questioned.
Public perception of the monarchy is increasingly shaped by major _______ and _______ divides. While support for King _______ remains steady, long-term attitudes are _______—especially among _______ people.
Public perception of the monarchy is increasingly shaped by major events and generational divides. While support for King Charles remains steady, long-term attitudes are softening—especially among younger people.
Only ___% of 18–34-year-olds consider the monarchy “very _______.”
Celebrations tend to _______ approval, but _______ and _______ can quickly erode it, making public opinion more _______ and _______.
Only 12% of 18–34-year-olds consider the monarchy “very important.”
Celebrations tend to boost approval, but scandals and inactivity can quickly erode it, making public opinion more reactive and unstable.
The _______ plays a crucial role in maintaining the Royal Family’s _______ by broadcasting major events and shaping public _______.
Queen Elizabeth’s _______ coronation in 1953 was the first royal event _______ _______, setting the stage for national engagement through ________, _______, and _______ ceremonies.
The media plays a crucial role in maintaining the Royal Family’s relevance by broadcasting major events and shaping public opinion.
Queen Elizabeth’s coronation in 1953 was the first royal event televised live, setting the stage for national engagement through weddings, jubilees, and state ceremonies.
But media attention can cut both ways. Scandals like “_______,” including Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s interview with _______, exposed internal tensions and raised allegations of _______.
After Princess _______’s death, the Royal Family was criticized for its _______. She had been known as “the people’s _______,” and her compassion helped _______ the institution.
But media attention can cut both ways. Scandals like “Megxit,” including Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s interview with Oprah, exposed internal tensions and raised allegations of racism.
After Princess Diana’s death, the Royal Family was criticized for its silence. She had been known as “the people’s princess,” and her compassion helped humanize the institution.
According to opendemocracy, the monarchy’s survival relies on a balance between being _______ and _______. It must be _______ enough to stay relevant, but not so _______ that its flaws undermine _______ _______.
According to opendemocracy, the monarchy’s survival relies on a balance between being visible and invisible. It must be visible enough to stay relevant, but not so exposed that its flaws undermine public trust.
Public support for the monarchy is declining, fueled by _______, financial _______, and shifting _______ _______.
Public support for the monarchy is declining, fueled by scandals, financial controversy, and shifting social values.
Many—especially _______ generations—question the legitimacy of an _______ head of state.
Incidents like “_______,” Prince Andrew’s ties to ____, and a £ million funding increase during a _______ crisis have damaged public _______.
Many—especially younger generations—question the legitimacy of an unelected head of state.
Incidents like “Megxit,” Prince Andrew’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein, and a £45 million funding increase during a cost-of-living crisis have damaged public trust.
There is also growing awareness of the monarchy’s _______ _______. For many, the institution feels _______ and out of step with values like _______ and _______.
Though royal _______ still attract attention, the monarchy’s _______ power is under increasing _______.
There is also growing awareness of the monarchy’s colonial legacy. For many, the institution feels outdated and out of step with values like inclusion and diversity.
Though royal ceremonies still attract attention, the monarchy’s symbolic power is under increasing scrutiny.
