Jedward have claimed to have received death threats after expressing a series of anti-monarchy views online in the wake of the Queen’s death.Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, died at her Balmoral estate last Thursday (September 8).
She was 96-years-old. Her eldest song, the former Prince of Wales, immediately became King Charles III.Shortly after the Queen’s passing, Dublin-born pop duo Jedward – comprising twin brothers John and Edward Grimes – tweeted: “Abolish the monarchy and give the people real democracy!”They’ve also posted the message “not my king” in regards to King Charles III’s ascension to the throne at the age of 73.Another recent tweet read: “Hi Royalists – British Imperialism was the cause of the Irish famine and millions of deaths around the world.
We mourn for them. Sincerely, Ireland.”They added in a follow-up post: “Victims of colonisation are entitled to express how they feel!
Beyond all the celebratory royal posts & propaganda the majority DGAF.”A separate message saw Jedward call for “freedom of speech” in response to a number of anti-monarchy protestors being arrested this week during the national period of mourning for the Queen.Psychos are sending us death threats!
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