In the News

The latest stories and press releases surrounding the monarchy and the Campaign for an Elected Head of State.

Boris Johnson's monarchist group advertise monarchy as republicans challenge oath
22nd Aug 2008
The Constitutional Monarchy Association, headed by figures such as Boris Johnson, Derek Conway and Iris Robinson, is advertising in political magazines to head off Republic's growing campaign.

Call to replace 'embarrassing' national anthem before 2012 Olympics
15th Aug 2008
As Team GB continues to compete for medals in Beijing, Republic has called for a new British national anthem before London hosts the Games in 2012.

Louise Christian takes on Republic's 'oath' legal challenge
14th Aug 2008
Renowned human rights lawyer Louise Christian is to take on Republic's planned legal challenge against British oaths of allegiance. Republic is seeking a change to the law so public officials, elected politicians and new citizens can take an alternative oath, one which pledges allegiance to the country rather than to the Queen.

GM comments undermine Charles' future as King: Republic
13th Aug 2008
Republic has criticised Prince Charles for wading into the controversial issue of GM crops in a Telegraph interview today.

Republic behind MPs challenge to Queen oath
8th Aug 2008
Responding to today's Daily Mail front page headline, Republic has confirmed that it has been behind a lobbying campaign to secure support to ditch the parliamentary oath to the Queen.

Green case for republic to be made at Climate Camp 08
31st Jul 2008
Sweeping constitutional reform is needed if we're to deal with the concerns of climate change activists - that will be Republic's message to next week's Climate Camp, to be held near Kingsnorth power station in Kent.

Enough is enough - Royal gravy train must stop
30th Jun 2008
Republic has today repeated its calls for reform of the Royal finances after it was revealed that Prince William's Chinook flights cost the taxpayer more than £50,000, including nearly £9,000 to attend his cousin's stag night.

Charles' green spin an attempt to dodge tax questions
30th Jun 2008
Republic has today called on the Duchy of Cornwall to pay full corporate taxes as Prince Charles' personal income increases yet again to £16 million.

'Heir Force One' plans are a disgrace says Republic
29th Jun 2008
Republic has criticised plans for a new luxury private jet - dubbed 'Heir Force One' - to be custom fitted for the Queen and paid for by the taxpayer.

Jump in royal spending shows need for monarchy to be reformed: Republic
27th Jun 2008
Republic has today repeated its demand for reforms to royal spending after the annual report from Buckingham Palace showed an inflation-busting 6.5 percent jump in costs.

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