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Away from the mourning crowds, some Londoners say they hope the monarchy will change

In Peckham, about a 30-minute drive from the center of London, many people were going about their weekend as usual. While they're sad about the queen's death, they see it as an opportunity for reform.
Anjelo Disons poses for a picture after speaking about his views on the recent events surrounding the queen's death and the monarchy at the Peckham Festival in London.

LONDON — While London is full of huge crowds and long lines, many people are just fine to sit out the pomp, circumstance and commotion that's accompanying Queen Elizabeth II's funeral.

In the southeastern multicultural neighborhood of Peckham, it appeared many people were going about their Sunday as usual.

Many attendees at the Peckham Festival — a series of workshops, performances

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