Poll: Should the Queen abdicate?

King Juan Carlos of Spain will hand the crown to his son, Crown Prince Felipe. Should our Queen give hers to Prince Charles?

Tuesday 03 June 2014 12:55 BST

Should the Queen abdicate her throne? (Getty)

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The Queen marked the 61 anniversary of her coronation yesterday with a trot around Windsor Castle. The King of Spain marked the momentous occasion by… abdicating. Now that Juan Carlos has given up the throne, it is time that our Elizabeth followed suit?

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Poll: Should the Queen abdicate?

King Juan Carlos of Spain will hand the crown to his son, Crown Prince Felipe. Should our Queen give hers to Prince Charles?

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