these Britons away from royal mourning

An alternative district of London (United Kingdom), frequented by young people, is emblematic of this fringe of the British population, which has been very little visible in recent days. The one who feels far from national mourning, even if the Westminster queue is only four kilometers from here. “I respect the Queen for what she has done, but her death doesn’t affect me very much. Charles is 73, I don’t think he’s going to change much in my life”says a woman.

Among 18-24 year olds, 47% support royalty, compared to 67% in the general population. Even if they are very much in the minority, Britons of all ages have proclaimed their opposition during the tributes to the sovereign. In Cardiff (Wales), a few whistles were even heard during the visit of Charles III, Friday, September 16. Last week, signs of the republican movement were held up in Edinburgh (Scotland). The demonstrators are arrested by the police, most of the time, enough to start the debate on the right to criticize the crown. One in five Britons are in favor of abolishing the monarchy.