"Not My King": Anti-monarchy demonstrators arrested during King Charles' Coronation
1 year, 10 months ago

"Not My King": Anti-monarchy demonstrators arrested during King Charles' Coronation

India TV News  

London: Amid the world gazing at King Charles' Coronation, UK police were seen busy arresting demonstrators who gathered among the crowds lining the procession route in central London. Hours before the coronation of King Charles III, police arrested protesters including the head of an anti-monarchy group Republic. 40th British monarch to be crowned King Charles III on Saturday became the 40th British monarch to be crowned at Westminster Abbey in London, surrounded by heavy symbolism of his many passions, including a drive towards more sustainable living, a multi-faith outlook and a great love for India and the wider Commonwealth. While he ascended to the throne immediately after the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II last September, the 74-year-old was formally crowned King of the United Kingdom when the Archbishop of Canterbury concluded the religious ceremony by inviting the 2,200-strong congregation and millions watching worldwide to swear allegiance to the new British Sovereign.

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Republic to protest at state opening of Parliament after coronation arrests
1 year, 4 months ago

Republic to protest at state opening of Parliament after coronation arrests

The Independent  

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Head of anti-monarchy campaign group taking legal action over coronation arrest
1 year, 6 months ago

Head of anti-monarchy campaign group taking legal action over coronation arrest

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The head of anti-monarchy campaign group Republic is taking legal …

Met Police deny political pressure influenced coronation protest arrests
1 year, 10 months ago

Met Police deny political pressure influenced coronation protest arrests

The Independent  

The Metropolitan Police has denied that the arrest of dozens of anti-monarchy protesters during the coronation was influenced by political pressure. Ministers have defended the Metropolitan Police operation at the King’s coronation after Scotland Yard expressed “regret” over the arrests of six anti-monarchy protesters It was the first time British police had used new powers banning the tactic of locking …

King Charles given this serious warning following coronation? Details
1 year, 10 months ago

King Charles given this serious warning following coronation? Details

Hindustan Times  

King Charles has been warned that activists will target royal family events in the coming months, GB News reported. Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla wave to the crowds from the balcony of Buckingham Palace after the coronation ceremony in London. Its CEO Graham Smith told GB News, “We are not deterred one bit.” On arrests during the coronation, …

Coronation: Police accused of ‘totalitarian crackdown’ after anti-monarchist spends 16 hours in custody
1 year, 10 months ago

Coronation: Police accused of ‘totalitarian crackdown’ after anti-monarchist spends 16 hours in custody

The Independent  

The chief executive of an anti-monarchy group who was arrested on the day of the King’s coronation has been released, after critics accused police of enforcing a “totalitarian crackdown.” Graham Smith was released after nearly 16 hours in police custody, while the majority of his Republic colleagues continued to be held. The Metropolitan Police had said it would facilitate anti-monarchy …

London police chief rejects complaints of heavy-handed response to coronation protesters
1 year, 10 months ago

London police chief rejects complaints of heavy-handed response to coronation protesters

The Independent  

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Met Police 'regrets' arrests of six protesters ahead of King's coronation
1 year, 10 months ago

Met Police 'regrets' arrests of six protesters ahead of King's coronation

Daily Mail  

The force was threatened with legal action after no charges were brought Scotland Yard has expressed 'regret' over the arrests of six anti-monarchy protesters ahead of the King's coronation after being threatened with legal action when no charges were brought. Earlier today, Scotland Yard confirmed that a total of 64 arrests were made during King Charles' Coronation, with four people …

Met Police faces heat over 'totalitarian' crackdown on citizens during king's coronation; 64 arrests in one day
1 year, 10 months ago

Met Police faces heat over 'totalitarian' crackdown on citizens during king's coronation; 64 arrests in one day

Firstpost  

The Metropolitan police in the United Kingdom came under heavy fire for a “totalitarian” crackdown on citizens during King’s coronation after it was revealed that they had made 64 arrests, including the leader of an anti-monarchy group as the event took place in Westminster, London. The Met police reportedly made 64 arrests during the day and charged four men with …

Coronation arrests: Anti-monarchy Republic protesters consider suing Met Police
1 year, 10 months ago

Coronation arrests: Anti-monarchy Republic protesters consider suing Met Police

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Mr Smith said the group had engaged in discussions with the Metropolitan Police for …

Head of anti-monarchy protesters says arrests ‘direct attack on our democracy’
1 year, 10 months ago

Head of anti-monarchy protesters says arrests ‘direct attack on our democracy’

The Independent  

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'Not My King': Anti-monarchy group's chief released a day after arrest in UK
1 year, 10 months ago

'Not My King': Anti-monarchy group's chief released a day after arrest in UK

Firstpost  

King Charles III’s coronation ceremony was celebrated by some and protested by others. One such anti-monarchy group called Republic found itself on the wrong side of the law after its head Graham Smith was arrested by police for demonstrating. He was one of more than 50 people held using new powers rushed into law this week by the UK government …

Tom Cruise invites King Charles III to be his ‘wingman’ during coronation concert
1 year, 10 months ago

Tom Cruise invites King Charles III to be his ‘wingman’ during coronation concert

LA Times  

Tom Cruise made a video appearance at King Charles III’s coronation concert to deliver a message to the British monarch. “Pilot to pilot, Your Majesty,” the veteran action star said, “you can be my wingman any time.” Cruise is known for his high-flying portrayal of United States Navy fighter pilot Pete “Maverick” Mitchell in the “Top Gun” franchise. According to …

Police ‘threaten to arrest anti-monarchy protesters for shouting about Prince Andrew’
1 year, 10 months ago

Police ‘threaten to arrest anti-monarchy protesters for shouting about Prince Andrew’

The Independent  

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Anti-monarchists among UK protesters arrested before king's coronation
1 year, 10 months ago

Anti-monarchists among UK protesters arrested before king's coronation

Deccan Chronicle  

London: UK police on Saturday arrested leading members of the anti-monarchy group Republic as they prepared to protest along the route of a procession for the coronation of King Charles III, the organisation said. "They've arrested six of our organisers and seized hundreds of placards, they won't tell us why they've arrested them or where they're being held," a Republic …

Charles and Camilla cheered by crowds in The Mall during first coronation appearance
1 year, 10 months ago

Charles and Camilla cheered by crowds in The Mall during first coronation appearance

The Independent  

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King Charles III surprises crowd outside Buckingham Palace
1 year, 10 months ago

King Charles III surprises crowd outside Buckingham Palace

Associated Press  

LONDON — King Charles III surprised cheering fans who started gathering outside Buckingham Palace on Friday, a day ahead of his coronation, as final touches were made in preparation for an occasion that London hasn’t celebrated in 70 years. One person could be heard yelling “God save the king” as the British monarch approached the throng lined up behind a …

‘Not my king': UK republicans want coronation to be the last
1 year, 10 months ago

‘Not my king': UK republicans want coronation to be the last

Associated Press  

LONDON — On his way to be crowned this week, King Charles III will travel by gilded coach through streets swathed in red, white and blue Union flags — and past a warning from history. “People are quite happy to criticize Charles in a way they weren’t willing to necessarily in public about the queen.” Millions in Britain will watch …

Coronation: Police will not stop anti-monarchy protests unless they cause ‘serious disruption’
1 year, 10 months ago

Coronation: Police will not stop anti-monarchy protests unless they cause ‘serious disruption’

The Independent  

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Here's What Brits Really Think About King Charles' Coronation
1 year, 11 months ago

Here's What Brits Really Think About King Charles' Coronation

Huff Post  

With the king's coronation about a month away, the anti-monarchist group Republic commissioned a poll surveying just how interested Britons really are in all the pomp and circumstance. WPA Pool via Getty Images The U.K. anti-monarchy group Republic released the results of a new YouGov poll this week revealing that 52% of Britons are not interested in King Charles’ coronation …

‘#NotMyKing’: Anti-monarchy protests in Britain, explained
2 years, 6 months ago

‘#NotMyKing’: Anti-monarchy protests in Britain, explained

Hindustan Times  

As King Charles III acceded to the British throne after his mother Elizabeth II's demise, the hashtag ‘NotMyKing’ trended on social media. Here's why the anti-monarchy protests in Britain have been taking place: King Charles III and Camilla, the Queen Consort sit, in Westminster Hall. One of the first instances was reported on Sunday, when Symon Hill from Oxford was …

Police who arrested anti-monarchy protesters don’t understand the law, top officer admits
2 years, 6 months ago

Police who arrested anti-monarchy protesters don’t understand the law, top officer admits

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Ken Marsh, chair of the Metropolitan Police Federation, acknowledged people have a “100 per …

As the UK mourns the Queen, police treatment of 'Not my King' protesters is sparking freedom of speech fears
2 years, 6 months ago

As the UK mourns the Queen, police treatment of 'Not my King' protesters is sparking freedom of speech fears

ABC  

A crackdown on protesters holding "Not my King" and "Abolish the monarchy" signs in the UK has sparked a series of new demonstrations, amid fears freedom of expression is being squashed in the wake of the Queen's death. "I'd seen a video of someone with a sign saying 'Not my King' being moved along and obviously I heard about other …

Anti-monarchy group Republic planning protests despite arrests
2 years, 6 months ago

Anti-monarchy group Republic planning protests despite arrests

The Independent  

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Woman charged over King proclamation protest says she was ‘wrongfully arrested’ for exercising rights
2 years, 6 months ago

Woman charged over King proclamation protest says she was ‘wrongfully arrested’ for exercising rights

The Independent  

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King Charles: Police demand protestor’s details after he held up piece of paper outside parliament
2 years, 6 months ago

King Charles: Police demand protestor’s details after he held up piece of paper outside parliament

The Independent  

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King Charles proclamation: Woman with ‘abolish the monarchy’ sign charged with offence amid arrests of republican protesters
2 years, 6 months ago

King Charles proclamation: Woman with ‘abolish the monarchy’ sign charged with offence amid arrests of republican protesters

The Independent  

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Arrested anti-monarchy demonstrator ‘will probably protest’ at King’s coronation
2 years, 6 months ago

Arrested anti-monarchy demonstrator ‘will probably protest’ at King’s coronation

The Independent  

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Arrests of anti-monarchy protesters an affront to democracy – campaigners
2 years, 6 months ago

Arrests of anti-monarchy protesters an affront to democracy – campaigners

The Independent  

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Anti-royal protesters are being arrested in the U.K. as the 'Not My King' tag grows
2 years, 6 months ago

Anti-royal protesters are being arrested in the U.K. as the 'Not My King' tag grows

NPR  

Anti-royal protesters are being arrested in the U.K. as the 'Not My King' tag grows Enlarge this image toggle caption Marco Bertorello/AFP via Getty Images Marco Bertorello/AFP via Getty Images "Not my king." Police in Scotland allege breaches of peace In widely seen photos, a woman holding a sign reading "Abolish monarchy" and "F*** imperialism" was arrested on Sunday at …

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