'Elizabeth is not our Queen': Irish presenter slams TV coverage of monarch's funeral

A prominent presenter said Ireland shouldn't watch Monday's state funeral because Elizabeth was not their Queen. He expressed his dismay to his listeners about using tax-paid money to cover the funeral. Broadcaster RTE, as per Newstalk's Kieran Cuddihy, ought to be airing something different.

The host is hardly the only Irish person with opinions about the monarchy. Following the loss of the monarch last week, pop twins Jedward had a lot to say and received criticism for their Twitter outbursts.

The Controversy

When the Queen is laid to rest on Monday, her funeral is expected to rank among the most viewed televised programmes ever. There has been a tsunami of nostalgia washing across the country, just across the waters. Still, he was unaware that the ripples even made it to the Irish shores, he remarked in an interview with Newstalk.


RTE television will televise the Queen's funeral from half past ten, for which they sent Ray Kennedy and other people over to London on Monday. According to him, that is what the government has been spending tax money on.

He urges people to remember that whatever RTE shows is tax money. He concludes by saying he understands that some people in the North consider the Queen their head of state, but he apologizes for breaking it to RTE.

About Jedward

Jedward likely concurs with him. The pop duo are steadfast in their opposition to monarchies. Following the Queen's passing last week, they allegedly received death threats for their remarks regarding the monarchy.



The Irish duo have spewed political rants on people's Twitter timelines, inciting controversy after critiquing the Royal family. They claimed the British monarchy was "oppressing" their nation and decided it was time to inform the world that ten days of mourning had been declared.

On Sunday, they told those in denial about Britain's imperialist past that they ought to get a grip while the Queen's casket made its way to Edinburgh from Balmoral.

#AbolishJedward has been trending on Twitter, with outraged British citizens labelling them obnoxious and talentless.

FAQs

Who is Jedward?
The Irish duo, John and Edward Grimes, gained fame on the X-Factor in 2009.

When will the Queen’s funeral air?
It is set to air on Monday.