Does the Monarchy have a future?

When I started this site I decided that I would focus primarily on film, literature and television but occasionally tackle a popular topic, now I have my chance. On May 2nd 2015, Kate Middleton did her duty as royal baby machine and produced a female spare heir, Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana. It would seem that nothing brings the country together in mutual appreciation of one of the most iconic institutions in the world quite like a ridiculously privileged baby. However, it wasn't that long ago that the future of the royal family hung by a thread and it was entirely plausible that they'd crumble into the annals of history. Today, I want to talk about the future of the Royal family and ask whether they have the ability to last.

Is Claude Littner a good replacement for The Apprentice's Nick Hewer?

Despite looking down on most reality TV shows with a certain degree of snobbishness, I have to admit that I am a colossal fan of The Apprentice (2005-Present), to a remarkably nerdy extent. While not all of the ten series of the show are excellent or even good, the constant presence of Nick Hewer, one of Lord Alan Sugar's trusty advisers helps to lighten even the intolerably dull series eight or the highly overrated series six. Nick Hewer stood down this year after the end of series ten and, while he will undoubtedly be missed, speculation immediately began as to who would replace him. It was only a matter of days ago when it was announced that the absolutely terrifying Claude Littner; Chairman of Viglen, runaway fan favourite of the interview round and longtime friend and adviser to Lord Sugar, would be filling Hewer's seat. However, I'm not entirely sure this popular choice is the right one.