'Secretive. Divisive. Undemocratic. Abolish the monarchy,' some billboards read.
uncovered evidence they claim shows a close aide of Prince Charles' agreed to arrange an honor and faster access to British citizenship for a Saudi businessman after he donated generously to the prince’s charities.
"I don't think it's a danger to the monarchy but this is a sign that this is damaging their public image. After all, the monarchy is an unelected institution that requires public support for its very existence," Jobson added."These billboards are expensive so Republic's backers have had to put their hands in their pocket," Jobson said.
The group says its launching this campaign in advance of Charles' accession to the throne."With polls showing young people wanting an elected head of state, the succession of King Charles will be a major turning point in the monarchy's history and in the growth of Britain's republican movement," Graham Smith, Republic's chief executive, is quoted as saying on the group's website.
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