I dunno. Whilst people can and do have profound learning difficulties, the clinical consensus (source - Royal College of Psychiatrists Code of Ethics, updated 2010) is that most people are capable of using their logical analysis based on experience, learning and disposition.

That being the case, she was groomed to carry out that purpose. I assume, though of course have no idea, that intense intelligence is not a virtue, but the ability to listen, give comfort and quote similar positions illustrious predecessors (both sides of the coffee table) had been in before.. is worth a hell of a lot.

The Prince of Wales is often quoted, misquoted and put in a position that most be pure hell, as it is considered bad form to attack in his position. I think that on some issues he is wrong, and his trust in herbal remedies does result in some people using them instead of consulting real doctors with some times unfortunate results. (People do trust his judgement and with that comes responsibility....) That said, when he does get it right, it hits with great force. I truly admire him for stating that instead of being defender of THE faith, he will be defender of faith. It ruffles some fairly constitutional feathers whilst at the same time shows his understanding of the country now as opposed to when his mother took over.

I am not a royalist, but neither am I a staunch republican. I have, in business, been grateful of British heritage helping exports, although since selling up and busying myself in health and social care, my reliance on Brand UK is no longer part of my thoughts.

That said, in order to be part of the world club, you need a head of state. Whether executive, such as The USA President, ceremonial such as The Irish President or irrelevant such as some European Monarchs. The more I think about it, when as in our case the head of state is ceremonial but with ultimate powers in theory, I would rather have Brenda & Co than someone who wants to be head of state.