Petition · past parliament
Dismiss the monarchy as head of state.
Rejected
17 signatures
What the petition asks
The current Monarch has demonstrated an absence of ability, leadership or authority, repeatedly.
Why it was rejected
It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.
We're not sure what you'd like to replace the Monarchy with. There are already petitions about this issue which you might like to sign if they call for things you want to happen. You're more likely to get action on this issue if you sign and share a single petition.
Replace the Monarchy with an elected President
The United Kingdom should hold a referendum on abolishing the Monarchy.
Replace the Monarchy with an elected President
The United Kingdom should hold a referendum on abolishing the Monarchy.
Timeline
| 10 Sep 2019 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 16 Sep 2019 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
17
Status
Rejected
Rejected
16 Sep 2019
Follow this petition
Sign in to get an email when the government responds, a debate is scheduled or held, or the petition closes.
Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.