This not-very-attractive building at the end of the only decent vista in London, has been equipped for the residence of the Head of State with appropriate communications and security. A few rooms would be retained for the office of the President, a small flat for the President when in London & rooms for visiting Heads of State. Much of the building would be recycled as an Arts Centre for chamber music recitals & hanging space for visual artists. The rest would be administered by the National Trust as a 'stately home' for visiting by its owners, the public at large. This will also apply to other once-royal residences.

Ken already has a reputation for giving garden parties & there is every good reason why a republican Head of State should continue to receive representative citizens at such events. Apart from the 'usual suspects', 100 couples randomly selected from the Electoral Roll would be invited to each party. If suitable security arrangements can be made, the gardens would normally be open tothe public & that vast wall replaced by railings.

Charters granted by the previous regime would be respected as having been granted under the law. So, organisations wishing to retain the title 'Royal Whatever' are free to do so. However, some may wish to change that to 'British Whatever' or 'National Whatever'. That is their business. One doubts that the Royal Café on the corner of Rosebury Avenue & Farringdon Road will want to change its name.

This is the only elective office held by the present monarch &, by tradition, her term of office expires on her death. Then, the Commonwealth leaders can elect whomsoever they decide as the new Head.

An obsolete title dating back to the 1500s. As part of the new constitutional settlement or before, the Church of England would be disestablished, a move that many members would welcome already. Ken is an atheist & would be surprised if any president would choose to make a public display of their personal superstition, for the same reason behind the ban on overt politics. However, it has always been Ken's policy to attend those religious occasions where congratulation or comfort is the purpose: weddings & funerals.

The British are the World Leaders in the conduct of ceremony & this virtue would not be neglected under a republic (at least, not in one where Ken Baldry was President). In May, when the weather is becoming more agreeable, we must make a grand show of ourselves, the British Citizenry. Apart from the President taking the salute of the Guards on behalf of the Constitution, every group of citizens that wish to take part in the parade, within the Law, would be welcome to do so. As well as the fun, we should enjoy welcoming more visitors from overseas than currently attend the Trooping of the Colour.

It should be noted that France, a Republic, has more tourists than Britain. Maybe the forbidding personality of the Queen keeps people away!