The only alternative to a king or queen in a parliamentary democracy would be someone who actually wanted the job. That was the sound argument that stopped Australia from going down the republican route the last time they debated it.

Regarding some of the comments by Mr Carroll. If he is a chip off the old block, I'm not surprised his father couldn't find employment. Decrying people for attaining a decent level of education? I think some of those chips landed on his shoulder.