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Sturgeon backs abolishing monarchy in Channel 4 poll

By Drooid · Sep 17, 2026, 2:08 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Nicola Sturgeon appeared in Channel 4 documentary “The Royals: Time To Go” and called for abolishing the monarchy.
Channel 4 commissioned a poll showing roughly 25% of Britons support abolition, with higher backing among 18-24-year-olds.
Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness said transitioning Jamaica to a republic is a priority, though legislation is pending.
John Humphrys presented the documentary, which examined inheritance tax, the Sovereign Grant and the Prince Andrew scandal.

History

Historical Context

Australia’s 6 November 1999 referendum, led by Prime Minister John Howard’s “Yes” campaign, rejected a parliamentary-appointed republic with 54.9% voting “No”. Decades of divided republican factions and rare constitutional change have kept the monarchy in place, prompting today’s calls from Scotland’s Nicola Sturgeon and Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness to revive Commonwealth-wide republican momentum.

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Story summary

Nicola Sturgeon appeared in Channel 4 documentary “The Royals: Time To Go” and called for abolishing the monarchy.
Channel 4 commissioned a poll showing roughly 25% of Britons support abolition, with higher backing among 18-24-year-olds.
Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness said transitioning Jamaica to a republic is a priority, though legislation is pending.
John Humphrys presented the documentary, which examined inheritance tax, the Sovereign Grant and the Prince Andrew scandal.

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