Since the Queen’s death, support for ending the monarchy and a desire to debate its relevance have both grown stronger
For Matthew, the Queen’s death is double edged: “There’s cause for celebration in the sense that it might kickstart the end of the monarchy – but it’s frustrating because I daren’t say that to anyone but my wife!”
He admits crafting several Facebook posts arguing that the death of Queen Elizabeth II ought to preempt the UK’s transition to a republic but has shied away from pressing send. “A lot of people seem very emotional at the moment and I don’t want to be the target of a massive pile-on by trolls,” said Matthew (not his real name).
Queen Elizabeth’s funeral will be held on Monday 19 September
The Queen’s funeral is to be held on Monday 19 September, Buckingham Palace has announced.
The event will come at the end of an official 10-day period of mourning, after the death of Queen Elizabeth aged 96 on Thursday. It will be held at 11am at Westminster Abbey.
