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all the people with royal blood, prince charles, princess anne, danny dyer, maybe even you, the sceptredthis quirk of birth, a focus for national identity says the royal website. a focus for national identity, unity and pride, gives a sense of stability and continuity. and of course there's the argument about soft power, this being, as far as the world sees us, britain at best, it is over to you. call or text. as the monarchy for you? we have some guests, from bangor, from southampton, excellent to hear their views, doctor craig prescott, an expert in institutional law. good morning to all of you and welcome to the nation's phone in. jane, the results of this poll, the stats within a really interesting and there are ethnic divides as well. give us a rundown. you there are ethnic divides as well. give us a rundown.— there are ethnic divides as well. give us a rundown. you know, 'ust before the — give us a rundown. you know, 'ust before the coronation i give us a rundown. you know, 'ust before the coronation of�* give us a rundown. you know, 'ust before the coronation of king h before the