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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Alexandra Topping

British republicans hold back for Queen’s funeral but plan future protests

The state gun carriage carries the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped in the royal standard with the imperial state crown and the sovereign's orb and sceptre, in the ceremonial procession.
The state gun carriage carries the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II. Photograph: Reuters

Campaigning republicans remained largely silent for the day of the Queen’s funeral, but assured those who did not take part in national mourning of the monarch that “they were not alone”.

The campaign group Republic said it had not organised any events around the day of the Queen’s funeral as it would not have been appropriate, but promised a series of campaign events and protests at forthcoming royal occasions, including the investiture of the Prince of Wales and the coronation of King Charles.

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