Protests against the Monarchy

Republicans ready to rebel against nation's jubilee fever

http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2012/may/26/republicans-jubilee-protest-event

In reaction to the extravagant events of the Diamond Jubilee, the anti monarchists have organisized an 'alternative jubilee street party’. The party in the form of a picnic took place outside the house of the deputy prime minister Nick Cleqq.  This was the first of the eleven protests organisized by the UK uncut.

Graham Smith of Republic said that the British tradition of republicanism is growing and that the membership is tripled since the Royal wedding last year.  Many people are tired of the exaggerated pro royal PR.

At the same time it is difficult to get away from the "Jubilee fever",  as a primary school teacher told the Observer that they felt pressured by the parents when they decided to discuss The Jubilee , but not to celebrate.

Personal Opinion

After watching the Jubilee on television last week-end, this article comes to me as a surprise.  It looked as if whole Britain was celebrating it and that they all loved the queen.  It was good to see that the Jublilee united people at the shared lunch. Despite the rain the people were so enthusiastic.  Other British people I have spoken to gave me the same impression. They are proud of the Royal family.  

On the other hand, I agree with The Republicans and their arguments that the pro Royal PR is exaggerated, and that the costs of a monarchy are too high,  but I don’t know if a republic would be better.