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Barbastelle   
22 Jul 2014
History / Restoration of Poland's Monarchy? [40]

Hi All,
In your opinion (especially if you are Polish!), what are the views of the Polish people towards ever having a King or Queen again? How do modern Poles view how the ancient Kingdom of Poland has shaped the modern People's Republic of Poland?

And, if the Polish monarchy were ever to return, what would make the ideal monarch? Would they be male/female or a ruling couple? Would they have to be Polish by birth and a Roman Catholic?

Any honest responses greatly welcome!
Barbastelle
Barbastelle   
22 Jul 2014
History / Restoration of Poland's Monarchy? [40]

I am for it

Can you tell me why? What do you think Poland would be like, under the rule of a King or Queen as opposed to a President? Would it increase the national pride that the people of Poland so rightfully deserve?

However, I think it not posible to happen in the forseeable future.

Again, can you tell me why? :)

Our royal crowns and other royal attributes were stolen by the Prusians from Kraków in 1794 and probably melted into gold by these barbarians who had no respect for such things.

Sick. The work of twisted and paranoid minds, I am sure.

Notice, however, that neither of independent state which came into being in Central or Eastern Europe after the WW I restored or introduced monarchy (except, if I'm not mistaken, Yougoslavia and Romania) and some countries of the "old" Europe said good-bye to theirs (Germany) or even acted beyond that forbiding members of their royal families from entering the country (Austria).

Or murdered them, in the case of the Russian Imperial family.

There are a few monarchists in PL however it's a fringe thing. I've never heard anyone seriously propose restoring a monarchy, and indeed when one existed it didn't end well.

Would you say that was circumstantial (the character of monarchic rulers, Polish and global economy and wars at the time, impending annexations, etc), or the fault of the monarchy overall?

Barbastelle
Barbastelle   
22 Jul 2014
History / Restoration of Poland's Monarchy? [40]

I see :)

Do you think that Poland is improving for the better in terms of economic growth, national wealth, national satisfaction etc? :)
Barbastelle
Barbastelle   
22 Jul 2014
History / Restoration of Poland's Monarchy? [40]

This idea of electing monarchs has always been a marvel to me. Was it conducted in a similar way to how we elect Prime Ministers and Presidents today?

Barbastelle
Barbastelle   
22 Jul 2014
History / Restoration of Poland's Monarchy? [40]

gumishu: I think you underestimate the numbers of szlachta

Are we talking hundreds?
Barbastelle