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Rhodri Harrison

Prince Charles billboards appear across Wales claiming country 'doesn't need a prince'

Billboards featuring Prince Charles have appeared across Wales, calling for an end to the monarchy and the royal family.

The signs arguing "Wales doesn't need a prince", alongside a photo of Prince Charles, have appeared in Aberdare, Cardiff and Swansea.

The campaign, which is the brainchild of non party-political organisation ‘Republic’, has seen billboards introduced all across the UK, Wales Online reported.

They call for an end to sovereign power and state that “the monarchy is a broken institution”.

The campaigning group first introduced the controversial billboards back in late July.

The group argue on their website a "hereditary public office goes against every democratic principle".

What do you think of the posters - are they treasonous or do they have a point? Have your say in the comments

The campaigning group first introduced the controversial billboards back in late July (Wales Online WS)

Further stating that the Queen and the royal family cannot be held to account via the ballot box, unlike political parties and others in power.

"There's nothing to stop them abusing their privilege, misusing their influence or simply wasting our money" argues the organisation.

The group proposes a new elected head of state should be put in place to "represent our hopes and aspirations - and help us keep politicians in check".

Now the group has crowdfunded Billboards, appearing across Wales, calling for an end to the monarchy.

With the notices appearing in Cardiff; Penarth Road, Swansea; Dyfatty Street and 402 Cardiff Road in Aberdare.

With the latest edition of billboards being rolled out across Wales, more strongly worded notices could soon be introduced elsewhere as the fundraiser grows to £25,000.

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