I fully agree with Graham Smith, (Letters, March 9) about the Royal Family. It is about time that this sad archaic farce of the monarchy was abolished. It is an affront to democracy in this country.

People who claim to be socialists and say that the Royal Family are wonderful are hypocrites.

I'd rather live under somebody willing to help the working class and who believes in social justice such as Castro, or maybe Chavez, than our sad, moribund, pathetic monarcy.

  • David Broughton, Battle Road, St Leonards