Most Respondents (48.91%) Think the Anti-Monarchy Protests Were Somewhat Justified

King Charles III’s coronation on May 6, 2023, at Westminster Abbey in London has sparked heated debates and divided opinions.

At 73 years old, Charles assumed the throne on September 8, 2022, following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. As the longest-serving heir apparent in British history, his ascension to the throne was met with mixed reactions.

During the event, Charles took an oath to uphold UK laws and defend the Church of England. He was anointed with holy oil and crowned with the St. Edward’s Crown, an ancient symbol of authority.

However, the coronation sparked controversies around King Charles III’s coronation. Supporters applauded the tradition and historical significance, seeing it as a means to legitimize the monarchy and reaffirm the monarch’s role as head of state.

Critics, however, denounced the event as archaic and out of touch with modern times. They questioned the relevance of the monarchy and criticized the perceived extravagance and cost associated with the ceremony.

As Charles’s reign unfolds, the future of the monarchy hangs in the balance. Speculation abounds regarding the type of monarch he will be—whether embracing change or upholding tradition.

Real Research, an online survey app, launched a public opinion on controversies around King Charles III’s coronation to gauge public opinion on the controversies around King Charles III’s coronation.

Highlights:

• 31.1% believe it depends on the country and context whether the monarchy system should continue.
• 42.59% think the anti-monarchy protest movement gained momentum since Queen Elizabeth II’s death and King Charles III’s ascension.
• Nearly half of the respondents (48.81%) believe the anti-monarchy protests were somewhat justified.

At the beginning of our survey, we questioned the participants about their awareness of King Charles III and Queen Consort Camillia’s coronation. According to survey findings, 37.33% of respondents were very knowledgeable, 33.18% were just vaguely informed, and 29.49% were unaware.

In the following survey, we asked participants if they thought the royal system should endure in the future. According to 31.1% of respondents, whether or not the royal system endures depends on the nation and environment.

Additionally, 22.19% of respondents said the monarchy system should remain in place, 25.9% thought democracy should be pushed into its place, and 20.81% were undecided.

Controversies Around King Charles III’s Coronation

Republic, a group opposed to monarchies, said in a statement that King Charles III’s inauguration speech was “offensive, tone-deaf, and a gesture that holds the people in contempt.” We questioned the respondents if they agreed with this assertion.

Most respondents (43.71%) somewhat agreed with the above controversies around King Charles III’s Coronation, and 39.78% completely agreed.

On the other hand, 13.03% somewhat disagreed with the statement and 3.48% completely disagreed.

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Public Divided on Whether Coronation Was Worth the Cost

The cost of the coronation has been a source of controversies around King Charles III’s Coronation, with some arguing that it was a waste of money, while others say it was a celebration of British history.

According to Figure 2, the majority of survey respondents (69.42%) believe the coronation was justified, with 34.65% saying highly justified and 34.77% saying somewhat justified.

In contrast, 30.58% believe the coronation was unjustified, with 18.89% saying somewhat unjustified and 11.69% saying highly unjustified.

Protesters Voice Opposition to Monarchy at King Charles III’s Coronation

Over 1,500 protesters gathered outside Buckingham Palace on Saturday to protest the coronation of King Charles III, holding signs that read “Not my king” and “Abolish the monarchy.”

When we asked our respondents about their opinion on this, 48.91% said the protests were somewhat justified and 23.71% said the protests were entirely valid. On the other hand, 22.45% said the protests were unnecessary and 4.93% said the protests were entirely unjustified.

According to the BBC, around 78% of the young British were not interested in the coronation of King Charles III. We asked our respondents about the causes of the lack of interest among the young society.

The majority of respondents (46.08%) claimed that King Charles didn’t have any relation to their lives or issues, while 25.25 percent claimed that people’s views of the monarchy were out of date or disconnected.

Additionally, 8.47% of respondents said that the monarchy served to maintain social inequality, 6.31% expressed concern over political or social issues arising from expensive royal celebrations, and 5.67% denounced the royal family’s affluence and taxpayer-funded lifestyle.

Lastly, we asked the respondents whether they think the anti-monarchy protest movement has gained fresh momentum since Queen Elizabeth II’s death and King Charles III’s ascension.

Most of the respondents (42.59%) said yes, 37.83% said to some extent, and 19.58% said no.

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