ALBAWABA - Anti-royalists from the advocacy group Republic are continuing their fight for an end to Britain's monarchy, despite King Charles III's recent health struggles following a cancer diagnosis. The group believes that the end of Queen Elizabeth II's reign in 2022 has given momentum to their cause.
Republic's chief executive, Graham Smith, emphasized that their focus is on the institution of the monarchy itself, rather than the people within it.
Smith believes that the media coverage of royal events, such as births, deaths, and coronations, has shed light on the issues surrounding the monarchy, leading to less public support for this centuries-old tradition.
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Since Queen Elizabeth II's passing back in September 2022, leaving the throne to King Charles, the Republic has seen a significant rise in both its income and members, with more Britons showing their support for an elected head of state rather than a monarch. Polls have shown a rise in republican sentiment, with younger people especially in favor of an elected head of state.
Despite the popularity of heirs-to-the-throne like Prince William and Catherine, the Republic remains critical of the monarchy, citing controversies such as Prince Andrew's scandal and the high cost of royal events. The group believes that the younger generation's disengagement with the monarchy is key to gaining more support for their cause.
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On the other hand, royalists argue that King Charles III may bring reform to the monarchy given time, but the Republic does not see it that way, nor do they think leaving the royal family's future in younger figures like William and Catherine is wise.
Whatever is in the royal family's future, it seems almost certain that things aren't going to get easier if they don't start winning favor with the younger generation.
