You're going to have to pay for a head of state anyway so this isn't a great argument, and I don't know where you've been for the last decade if you don't think

You're going to have to pay for a head of state anyway so this isn't a great argument, and I don't know where you've been for the last decade if you don't think similar levels insanity exist with elected leaders too. The monarchy is flawed, but at least provides a stable and apolitical head of state.