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I still read the British papers, but I've never been a Royalist, ever. It's funny, there always seems to be much more of a fascination with the Royal Family over here then there does in England.

I'm not a republican any more. Not so voraciously anyway - I'm not in favour of the concept of monarchy, but I do see the good in it if there's a good person in the role.

I'm a Republican, but I like the Queen. Like everyone else, I'm sentimental about the Queen.

Like many people in Britain, I have an affectionate respect for the Queen, and am surprised that I should be having such republican thoughts.

I'm not a monarchist. But I'm English. And I have an irrational emotion for my country.

I've spent a bit of time with the Prince of Wales, who I respect greatly. I'd give two cheers for the Monarchy.

I respect the British a lot - their history, their past, their culture. I think it's beautiful, what they have with the monarchy.

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 embody the renewed monarchy for a new time.

I've always considered myself to be fiercely patriotic. I love Britain - its history and the down-to-earth attitude people have.