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Australian Republic Movement National Director Isaac Jeffrey says the proclamation of King Frederik and Queen Mary is “good timing” for renewed talk of an Australian republic referendum.

“I think it is really good timing, we’ve got obviously one of our own just been crowned overseas there in Mary,” Mr Jeffrey told Sky News contributor Steve Price.

“An amazing representative of her people over there and is doing a great job by all accounts.

“I think it is the perfect time to be having a conversation, doesn’t mean we’re going to have a referendum tomorrow, doesn’t mean we’ll probably even have one next year, but in a couple years’ time, I think the Australian people are ready.

“I am looking at polling that suggests 52 per cent of the country according to the Daily Telegraph are supportive of a republic, so now I think is exactly the time to have a conversation.”