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John Humphrys, a veteran broadcaster known for his long-standing career with the BBC, has expressed his view that the people of the United Kingdom should have the power to elect their leaders. As part of his exploration into the monarchy’s role in modern society, he is presenting a new documentary titled *The Royals: Time to Go?* on Channel 4.
In an interview with BBC Radio Wales Breakfast, Humphrys, who hails from Cardiff, shared mixed feelings about King Charles III, admiring him in various respects while emphasizing that having a monarchy is ultimately a “matter of choice.” He stressed the idea that in a democracy, citizens should be allowed to question the Royal Family and consider alternatives, stating, “I know the monarch is not a political leader, but he is our leader, and we need to bow our knee to him. That’s what I object to. Shouldn’t we get a choice?” Buckingham Palace has been asked to provide a comment on the documentary.
Within the film, Humphrys engages both supporters and critics of the monarchy, arguing the benefits of having a president as the head of state instead. He reflected on his childhood memories of Queen Elizabeth II’s visits to Cardiff, recalling how his father chose not to participate in the royal greeting, a stance that influenced him personally: “My father didn’t attend and said he would never bend the knee to anyone. I guess that rubbed off on me.”
Over the years, Humphrys had several encounters with Queen Elizabeth II, including meetings at Buckingham Palace. During these occasions, he even asked her for an interview, to which she succinctly replied, “no.” He fondly remembers these moments with a touch of humor, recalling how he spoke not only with the Queen but also her corgis during his visit
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