Anti-monarchy protesters booed King Charles III and Queen Camilla as they traveled along The Mall during the annual Trooping the Colour ceremony. In footage shared by the Republic group, demonstrators held placards—one reading 'down with the crown'—and a person was heard shouting 'not my King'. The short video clip shows Charles waving at crowds in front of the protesters.
Protesters Demand Answers on Andrew Scandal
A message posted alongside the clip stated: 'Despite the Met trying to stop us, the royals have been confronted by protestors at the Trooping the Colour ceremony, demanding they answer questions about the cover-up of the Andrew scandal!' Earlier, police had instructed anti-monarchy protesters to remain in a designated area on The Mall until officers and stewards allowed the public to proceed. Republic demonstrators were prohibited from displaying flags or using noise-making equipment until movement was permitted.
Police Restrictions to Minimize Disruption
The Metropolitan Police explained that the restrictions were intended to ensure the event 'passes off without serious disruption and with minimal disturbance to horses'. Republic planned to protest 'right outside Buckingham Palace' when the royal family assembled on the balcony. Chief executive Graham Smith called the restrictions 'contemptible', claiming they would keep demonstrators in an area 'where we won’t be seen by the royals'. He emphasized that the protest's main message was to hold the royal family accountable for what they knew about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s friendship with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
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