The Australian Republic Movement (ARM) has welcomed the announcement from the Duke and Duchess of Sussex that they’re planning to step back from the British Monarchy and go their own way, and offered them Life Membership of the ARM.
“Harry and Meghan have said they’re distancing themselves from the British Monarchy because they want to earn their own keep, and be more ‘progressive'” said Peter FitzSimons, Chair of the ARM.
“They’ve effectively said they’ve outgrown the British Monarchy, and we in Australia can certainly relate to that.
“In Australia, more than half of us have felt that way for the better part of a generation.
“The Duke and Duchess will always be welcome in Australia. We wish them well and hope they enjoy their liberation, as Australia will its own when we become a republic.
“So today we’re offering them both Life Membership of the Australian Republic Movement. It sounds like they might just take it up.
“Most grandmothers would be happy to see their grandkids move out and stop asking for money, but the monarchy certainly does things differently to the rest of us” said Peter FitzSimons.
