Protest against the monarchy in England

The protesters, who gathered in front of the church that England’s King Charles III will attend on the occasion of “Commonwealth Day” at the Westminster Abbey church in the capital, London, protested to demand the abolition of the monarchy.

Participants in the demonstration organized by the anti-monarchy campaign group “Republic” carried banners reading “The royal family is racist”, “Let’s end the royalty”, “Expel the royal family” and chanted “Not my king “.

“MONARCHY HARMS THE COUNTRY BRAND”

Graham Smith, president of the “Republic” group, which participated in the protest, told the AA correspondent: “We must be represented as a modern, free and fair democracy where we are all citizens and no one is above the law.” saying.

Emphasizing that the monarchy actually damaged the country’s brand, Smith said that the monarchy made England seem “historically in the past”.

Smith said: “We must make a decision in lieu of the coronation (which will take place on May 6) and we must make a decision about (King of England) Charles.” he used the phrase.

“WE MUST ELECT OUR PRESIDENT OURSELVES”

Ben Clinton, campaign coordinator for the group that participated in the protest, claimed that the reason for their opposition to the monarchy was related to the principle of “equality” and said: “In a basic democracy, we must have the ability to choose our president”. ourselves.” he said.

Noting that they will also protest the coronation ceremony for King Charles III of England, which will take place on May 6, Clinton said the large amount of spending for this ceremony should be used to combat the country’s high cost of living.

“Having a king is very old-fashioned now,” Clinton said. she performed her assessment. (AA)