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58% of Britons support the monarchy, but only 32% of young people

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He 58% of Britons support the preservation of the monarchy in the UK, although among 18-24 year olds this falls to 32%.according to a survey released this Monday

58% of Britons support the monarchy, but only 32% of young people

He 58% of Britons support the preservation of the monarchy in the UK, although among 18-24 year olds this falls to 32%.according to a survey released this Monday by the BBC public channel.

Survey prepared by YouGov based on to the responses of nearly 4,600 Britons, shows how 58% agree with the current system, 26% would prefer a head of state elected, while 16% say they are undecided.

Of Britons who voted to leave the European Union (EU) in 2016, 72% are in favor of keeping the monarchy, compared to 54% of those who positioned themselves against Brexit.

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As the age range widens, support for the monarchy rises, reaching 78% among those over 65 and 67% among those aged 50 to 64.

in connection with King Carlos III, a majority of 45% of those surveyed believe that the 74-year-old sovereign is “off”. everyday reality of British citizens, compared to 36% who feel they are in touch with the “experience” of citizens, and 19% who shy away from answering.

Except, 46% of those polled say that the royal family has no problem with racism issues. and cultural diversity.

This figure is increasing among those who voted for Brexit, reaching 64% for “no” and 18% for “yes”, while in younger age groups, especially from 18 to 35 years old, 47% believe that “the problem of racism » in an institution, an opinion shared by 49% of ethnic minority respondents.

Overall, 54% believe that the government scholarship that the Crown receives annually benefits the country, a view that rises to 71% among those over 65.

In contrast, 40% of young people aged 18 to 24 believe that public funds allocated to finance the monarchy benefit the United Kingdom.

The survey shows that a large part of the UK population is not “interested” in the crown, with 58% of people showing indifference, and among those under 24 this figure rises to 78%.

(EFE)

Source: Aristegui Noticias

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