Britain may reject Queen amid raging Commonwealth protests
Britain could be in line to overtake the Queen, just as the rest of the Commonwealth of Nations are trying to turn themselves into republics.
While Jamaica is the latest to file the proposal, it was Barbados that distanced itself from the crown in 2021. Amidst all this, questions are being raised about the longevity of the monarchy in Britain itself.
Speaking to Express.co.uk, Dr Robert Morris commented on whether the UK could also reject the Queen. He said: "The UK monarchy is unique among the 14 other independent countries in having a head of state.
"Government and royal policy has always been that it is for the individual member states to decide whether they want to have a monarchy or not.
"Prince Charles attended the ceremony of Barbados for the good of the country."
"The overwhelming majority of Commonwealth members are already republicans and it is difficult to think of a reason, if they all become republics, that change alone should put the British monarchy in particular peril or Britain's formal republic. Arguments for becoming must add up. It has been informally for a long time."
Professor Morris said the monarchy may sound strange, but it has unique constitutional benefits.
He said: "Hereditary monarchy may well sound strange, but if examined and considered, it can be seen that it provides a uniquely valuable objectivity.
"All current European monarchies are effectively social democracies ranking high on the global index of freedom," he said.
The remarks come after Prince William and Kate Middleton met with anti-monarchy protests during their recent tour of the Caribbean