That curious assumption - repeated here by Max Hastings in the S. Times - that the only alternative to monarchy, would be a President Blair, Branson, Johnson or Piers Morgan.... like they're the only options. 
If you talk about the idea of a republic... that's the standard response. It's the monarchy equivalent of "project fear" - a means of shutting down debate. All sorts of alternatives available and it doesn't have to be a household name or former breakfast tv presenter
Also - there'd be nothing to stop a member of the Royal Family standing or even being among the options available would there.
Also - why no mention of women? Perhaps because there are quite a few names we could all nod along with and think "yes they'd make a great President."
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