British monarchy could be gone in two generations, says novelist MantelAn opinion poll in May shows that young people in Britain would now prefer an elected head of stateThe British royals, who trace their history back more than 1,000 years, could be gone within two generations, writer Hilary Mantel said in an interview published on Saturday. What happens to Canada should Queen Elizabeth II die: The behind-the-scenes plansDon't like the Monarchy? British monarchy could be gone in two generations, says novelist MantelWe apologize, but this video has failed to load. Article contentBut when asked how long the monarchy had left, Mantel told The Times that her “back of the envelope” calculation was just two generations. If her view turns out to be correct, Elizabeth’s great-grandson, Prince George, 8, who is third in line to the throne after his grandfather Charles, 72, and father Prince William, 39, would not become king.

Source: National Post September 11, 2021 19:07 UTC