Following Oprah Winfrey's astounding interview with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the hashtag "#AbolishTheMonarchy" has started to trend on social media.

The two-hour CBS interview included many bombshell revelations - such as Meghan revealing that she struggled with suicidal thoughts, and the allegation that a member of the Royal Family raised "concerns" over the skin color of the couple's unborn child.

During the interview, Markle expressed how she had felt like she was a victim of a "character assassination", and Harry said that he felt "trapped" as a member of the Royal Family.

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Elsewhere in the interview, the Duchess of Sussex said that when she expressed her intention to seek professional help for her mental health struggles, she was told by "senior people" that it would be good for the institution.

And as a result of the deeply personal interview, many viewers took to social media to call for the British Monarchy to be abolished.

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The campaign group Republic has been very vocal on social media calling for Britain to abolish the monarchy, with Republic member Graham Smith today stating in a press release:

"The monarchy has just been hit by its worst crisis since the abdication in 1936. Whether for the sake of Britain or for the sake of the younger royals this rotten institution needs to go.

"Some people will say 'well you would say that', but [Harry and Meghan's interview] has only served to highlight what a lot of people have known for years: the monarchy is rotten to the core and does not reflect British values."

And over on Twitter, there were plenty of people agreeing that the time has come for the British monarchy to be scrapped:

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One person wrote: "Personally, I think Harry’s mum would’ve been incredibly proud of him for breaking away from the firm. Shouldn’t the next conversation be how we go about ensuring this Queen is the last?"

And a second tweeted: "Proud of Meghan to open up about what has happened to her. Just hearing what she went through and how badly she was treated is so heartbreaking."

However, one the other side of the argument, there were plenty of supporters of the Royal Family:

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One person wrote: "The monarchy is what makes Great Britain great. And it’s what keeps the United Kingdom united. Wake up. #DontAbolishTheMonarchy"

Another support added: "Seeing #AbolishTheMonarchy trending is making me sad do people not realise just how much money the monarchy brings in to the UK sorry I side with #keepthemonarchy #GodSavetheQueen".

And a third typed: "The monarchy is an important part of British culture and the institutions of the United Kingdom. Calling for its abolition after this interview is simply outrageous. God save the Queen. #KeepTheMonarchy #OprahMeghanHarry".

If you or anyone else you know is struggling with the issues raised in this article then please don't hesitate to contact The Samaritans on 116 123 or the Suicide Prevention Lifeline on 1800 273 8255.

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'#AbolishTheMonarchy' trends following Harry and Meghan's interview