Jedward say they’ve had loss of life threats over anti-monarchy views
Jedward have claimed to have obtained loss of life threats after expressing a collection of anti-monarchy views on-line within the wake of the Queen’s loss of life.
Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, died at her Balmoral property final Thursday (September 8). She was 96 years outdated. Her eldest son, the previous Prince of Wales, instantly grew to become King Charles III.
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Shortly after the Queen’s passing, Dublin-born pop duo Jedward – comprising twin brothers John and Edward Grimes – tweeted: “Abolish the monarchy and provides the individuals actual democracy!”
They’ve additionally posted the message “not my king” with regard to King Charles III’s ascension to the throne on the age of 73.
One other current tweet read: “Hello Royalists – British Imperialism was the reason for the Irish famine and thousands and thousands of deaths all over the world. We mourn for them. Sincerely, Eire.”
They added in a follow-up put up: “Victims of colonisation are entitled to precise how they really feel! Past all of the celebratory royal posts & propaganda the bulk DGAF [don’t give a fuck].”
A separate message noticed Jedward name for “freedom of speech” in response to quite a few anti-monarchy protestors being arrested this week throughout the nationwide interval of mourning for the Queen.
Psychos are sending us loss of life threats! Your threatening behaviour and criminality won’t intimidate us.
— JEDWARD (@planetjedward) September 12, 2022
“Solidarity to the protesters arrested!” the brothers wrote. “It’s your proper to protest! All of us stand with you. #NotMyKing.”
Moreover, Jedward have criticised the plans to close food banks on subsequent Monday’s Financial institution Vacation (September 19), which is able to coincide with the late Queen’s state funeral at Westminster Abbey in London (through ITV News).
In another tweet, they commented: “It’s inhumane cancelling funerals and rescheduling most cancers remedies because of the Queen’s funeral! Nobody must be handled as second class residents!”.
Yesterday (September 13), Jedward claimed that some individuals who’ve been offended by their stance have been sending them loss of life threats. In response, they wrote: “Your threatening behaviour and criminality won’t intimidate us.”
Different current posts from the duo have referred to how their dwelling nation “has been oppressed traditionally by the monarchy”. Jedward stated: “Please research your Historical past! We haven’t stated something however the details! King Charles ought to hand again the six Irish counties on his go to to Northern Eire – No battle! Simply phrases! It’s time.”
Elsewhere, they wrote: “Individuals in denial about Britain’s Imperialist previous have to get a grip. Change is difficult when your schooling is a censored model of historical past.”
FYI we’re Irish ☘️ the nation that has been oppressed traditionally by the monarchy! Please research your Historical past! We haven’t stated something however the details!
— JEDWARD (@planetjedward) September 8, 2022
King Charles ought to hand again the six Irish counties on his go to to Northern Eire – No battle! Simply phrases! It’s time.
— JEDWARD (@planetjedward) September 10, 2022
Freedom of Speech. pic.twitter.com/tj5c5umHO8
— JEDWARD (@planetjedward) September 13, 2022
Jedward, who appeared on The X Issue in 2009 and represented Eire at Eurovision 2011, have obtained a combined response to their robust views on the Royal Household.
In the meantime, many figures from the worlds of music, TV and movie have been paying tribute to the late monarch on social media.
Queen Elizabeth II’s loss of life has led to quite a few occasions being postponed or cancelled, together with BBC Radio 2’s Dwell In Leeds live performance and London’s Overflo Competition.
Cinemas throughout the UK are set to both shut or provide free screenings of the Queen’s funeral on Monday.