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Time for a new debate say royal sceptics

 

Could reform lead to a British Trump? The Queen was loved by many people. But now that she has died, a lot of young people want huge changes to the way things are run in the UK. 

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As a baby, Princess Elizabeth cried as water was poured on her head at her christeningA Christian religious service in which a baby becomes part of the church.. Many people say it was the last time the Queen made a fuss in public. 

The Queen was liked by many people. While she was alive, few people called for an end to the monarchyThe king or queen and royal family. in the UK.

Now, her son, King Charles III, has taken over. But he is not as loved as his mother was. 

Some people say it is time for Britain to get rid of the monarchy. If this happened, there would not be a king or queen. 

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Instead, people might vote for someone to be a new symbol for Britain.

Could reform lead to a British Donald TrumpAn American television personality who became US president from 2016 to 2020. ?

Yes! Britain will still need one person to be a national symbol, even without a king or queen. Someone who only loves power could take over. 

No! Britain does not need a king or queen in the 21st Century. The people should be allowed to choose leaders.

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Christening - A Christian religious service in which a baby becomes part of the church.

Monarchy - The king or queen and royal family.

Donald Trump - An American television personality who became US president from 2016 to 2020.

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Time for a new debate say royal sceptics

No more monarchy? Some people do not want a king or queen.

Could reform lead to a British Trump? The Queen was loved by many people. But now that she has died, a lot of young people want huge changes to the way things are run in the UK. 

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Christening - A Christian religious service in which a baby becomes part of the church.

Monarchy - The king or queen and royal family.

Donald Trump - An American television personality who became US president from 2016 to 2020.

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