I will just largely agree with recent posts. Since 1688 and the arrival of William of Orange, virtually all political significant power has gone from the Royals: what is left is influence, in the main. For me, they fall firmly on the circus side of the 'bread and circuses' tag. Because they have a symbolic role, they do occasionally interact with real politics - Edward and Wallis for example - but 99% they are as relevant as whatever the current popular TV soap opera is.

I am a 'neutral' on the question of retention of the Royals. I think some sort of symbolic head of the country is needed, but whether it is a monarch or an elected role doesn't worry me greatly. (Given some of the horrors we have elected to important roles, there may be an advantage to a monarchy in that any disasters in the role are not the fault of the people.)

So when I want to talk about politics I am only concerned with elected officials, people they appoint without elections and how the decisions they take affect us. Together, of course, with those seeking election, seeking those roles etc. Not Royalty.