The king’s throne shakes as he prepares for the coronation: the voices of the Republic are raised
A study carried out in the countries of the Commonwealth of Nations, where King Charles III of England was officially the ruler, showed that almost half of the population did not want the monarchy and was in favor of the proclamation of a republic.
King Charles, who will be crowned in a magnificent ceremony on May 6, will face rising republicanism during his reign, according to research led by Michael Anthony Ashcroft, one of the former leading figures of England’s Conservative Party.
According to the survey, half of the countries belonging to the Commonwealth of Nations will vote for the declaration of a republic if a referendum is held tomorrow. It is noteworthy that Canada and Australia are among these countries. Other Commonwealth countries where the majority of people oppose the monarchy include the Bahamas, Jamaica, the Solomon Islands, and Antigua Barbuda.
42 percent of Australians surveyed and 47 percent of Canadians said the monarchy should be abolished and a republic declared. The rapid increase in the number of pro-Republicans in countries such as New Zealand, Belize and Papua New Guinea, which are members of the Commonwealth of Nations, drew attention.
‘THE COSTS OF THE MONARCHY MUST BE REDUCED’
Many participants expressed that the British royal family needed to modernize in order to survive. The perception of “colonial power” towards England was seen to be strong among participants who argued that the cost of the monarchy should also be reduced.
On the other hand, it was noted that support for the King and the monarchy in England continued to a large extent.
2. THE DEATH OF ISABEL SHAKES THE THRONE
Many in Canada defended the idea that the monarchy was a racist and colonial institution. “In an ideal world, there would be no institution like a monarchy,” said a majority of respondents in nearly every country.
Queen Elizabeth II’s death in September sparked debates about the future of Britain and the Commonwealth of Nations. Many commentators commented that the monarchy would be weakened by the death of Elizabeth II, who had been on the throne for 70 years, and that the change of throne could tip the scales in Britain, which is already undergoing a major turnaround as it leaves the Union. European.
Debates over independence, which have long been on the agenda in Britain-affiliated Ireland and Scotland, have been on the rise recently.