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Young British people want the monarchy abolished
According to a recent poll, young people in the United Kingdom are no longer charmed by the monarchy and would want to see it abolished.
The British monarchy may be traced back to William the Conqueror’s invasion of England in 1066, though royals governed the patchwork of kingdoms that became England, Scotland, and Wales for centuries before that.
According to a YouGov poll of 4,997 persons, 41 percent of 18 to 24-year-olds would prefer to remove the monarchy in the future in favor of a representative elected by the people.
In reality, this is a total reverse of what the majority desired two years ago. The study revealed that at least 46% favored the monarchy and just 26% wanted it abolished at the time.
Overall, Queen Elizabeth, 95, and the royal family fared better in the poll, with 61 percent supporting the monarchy and just under a quarter believing it should be replaced with an elected figure.
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Those who indicated they would vote for a head of state increased from 26% in 2019 to 37% in 2020 and then to 41% in 2021, a 15 percentage point increase in two years.
The YouGov poll of 4,870 individuals between the ages of 15 and 49 also found that at least 53% backed the monarchy. This is a five-point decrease from a similar study conducted in 2019.
The death of the queen’s 99-year-old husband, Prince Philip, in April, and the crisis that followed the interview of Elizabeth’s grandson, Prince Harry, and his wife Meghan, with U.S. talk show host Oprah Winfrey in March, have been challenging for the Windsors.
The Queen, who has ruled for 69 years, will celebrate her Platinum Jubilee next year and has served as a symbol of stability for the country.
According to YouGov, at least 81% of those aged 65 and over favor the monarchy, which is nearly unchanged from two years earlier.
While the monarchy may not be abolished while the queen is still on the throne, the royals are concerned about a decline in popularity among younger Britons.
Previous polls have revealed an age gap, with younger generations having more positive sentiments about Harry and Meghan than their older counterparts, who had overwhelming unfavorable feelings about them.
Older age groups continue to support the monarchy, with 70 percent of 50 to 64-year-olds still supporting the institution, down from 71 percent in 2019.
According to the YouGov poll, “As has been common in previous YouGov polling surrounding the Sussexes, there is a significant difference of opinion between the ages. Nearly half of those aged between 18 and 24 (48 per cent) feel more sympathy for Harry and Meghan, while 15 per cent are more sympathetic to the senior royals.”
Opinions among individuals aged 25 to 49 have only slightly altered, with more than half (53%) now favoring the retention of a sovereign as head of state, down from 58 percent.
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