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[–] Bahnd@lemmy.world 4 points 2 days ago (3 children)

Yah, but would those countries listen if he tried it? IIRC Jamaica was on that list but was waited until the queen died to toss the whole "crown colony" thing?

[–] Randomgal@lemmy.ca 1 points 12 hours ago

IDK anymore man. 2 years go I would have said of course not. But the US is proving kings are back in vogue, so I wouldn't take republicanism for granted.

[–] nogooduser@lemmy.world 3 points 2 days ago

I’m not sure that the UK would listen if he tried it independently. I think that it would give a huge boost to the anti monarchy movement if he tried to actually use his power for anything non-symbolic.

[–] ms_lane@lemmy.world 3 points 2 days ago

Not sure, we voted to become a republic in 1999 which was 45% yes/55% no, but quite a few of the 'No' party were dissatisfied with the plans for the republic itself rather than ditching the Crown.