Republicans call for an end to the monarchy as Elizabeth celebrates her 70th reign

LONDON (Reuters) – British Republicans said on Monday they want to Launching a campaign to end ownership, in the year when the 70th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth’s accession to the throne is planned.

Elizabeth, 95, is a The oldest and longest serving monarchShe will complete her seventh decade as Sovereign next month. This Monday (10) Buckingham Palace Detailed plans for the four-day celebration Her platinum jubilee is in June.

But the group Anti-Republic He took advantage of the occasion to announce that he would start his campaign.”Not another 70 years.” To call for the end of the historical establishment.

“While a recognized minority wants to celebrate 70 years of the Queen’s rule, we all need to look to the future. The prospect of King Charles is not happy, and there is a good Democratic alternative proposal.”

said Graham Smith of Republic.

It’s time to have a serious discussion about our constitution, to accept that Charles is not the best Our country has to give it, and that we as a country are fully capable of choosing our head of state.”

Surveys show that the vast majority of people in the UK property support, And the Queen herself is very popular. But there is not much support for his eldest son, Charles, and opinion polls suggest Republican sentiment is rising among young Britons.

(Michael Holden reports)