King John was also the first king to be born in England since William the Conqueror took over in 1066. Also, Richard was not that good a king and saw England as his personal piggy bank.
Get rid of the monarchy and the English budget looses at least $100,000,000 a year. That is from the lands and property the royal family legally owns and would revert to them.
Vicky or Lizzie. Who reigned longer?