Britain's vote to leave the European Union has renewed calls for Australia to become a republic, with many Australians taking to social media to urge a break with the British. The historic vote has sent pro-republic supporters into a frenzy, with hopes it could generate momentum for independence from Britain after the failed 1999 referendum. But monarchists say the calls are desperate.
Britain's vote to leave the European Union has renewed calls for Australia to become a republic, with many Australians taking to social media to urge a break with the British. The historic vote has sent pro-republic supporters into a frenzy, with hopes it could generate momentum for independence from Britain after the failed 1999 referendum. But monarchists say the calls are desperate.