Ben Fordham has blasted the “disgusting” behaviour of activists on the National Day of Mourning for Queen Elizabeth.

“Forget whether you support the republic or the monarchy,” Ben said.

“We’re talking about a 96-year-old woman who passed away.”

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In Sydney, about 100 people marched to the steps of Town Hall chanting: “I’m glad the b*tch is dead”.

They stomped on balloons bearing the face of Queen Elizabeth.

In Marrickville, a mural of the late Queen was defaced.

In Brisbane, activists set fire to the Australian flag in the middle of the CBD.

Green Senator Lidia Thorpe led a protest in Melbourne with fake blood.

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