The Latest Breaking News from Graham Smith

Anti-monarchist coronation protesters will not face prosecution, police announce

THE anti-monarchist protesters arrested on the day of the King’s coronation will not be prosecuted

The National (Scotland) · Oct 5, 2023

Met police: 21 people arrested on King’s Coronation day to face no further action

Prosecutors have concluded there is “no realistic prospect of conviction” for 21 people arrested on the day of the King’s Coronation to prevent a breach of the peace.

Evening Standard · Oct 5, 2023

Map reveals how King Charles 'avoids' protests during Scotland visits

KING Charles has been accused of “avoiding scrutiny” by visiting mostly rural parts of Scotland and avoiding potential republican protests,…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 14, 2023

Time of change for King as Charles became monarch and was crowned

Charles’s first year as head of state had a coronation and royal calendar favourites but also family discord with Harry’s high profile accusations.

The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023

Only five of 64 arrested at Charles’s coronation charged with an offence

Police had been accused of ‘alarming’ attack on right to protest after arresting organisers of approved demonstration

The Guardian - UK · Aug 30, 2023

What’s behind King Charles’s bumper pay rise? Greed, lies and a ton of public money

The crown estate no more belongs to the monarch than No 10 does to Rishi Sunak. So why such a huge handout? asks Graham Smith, CEO of Republic

The Guardian - UK · Jul 22, 2023

King Charles is 'claiming Scotland as his' with mini-coronation, say campaigners

ANTI-MONARCHY campaign group Republic are targeting King Charles and Queen Camilla’s ‘mini-coronation’.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 3, 2023

British royal family spent $27 million over budget in 2022-23; critics say it was far more

The British royal family’s annual Sovereign Grant spending report was released Thursday, showing that the royals spent around $27 million more than they received from April 2022 through March 2023.

Tribune News Service · Jun 29, 2023

Prince William launches plan to end homelessness

He met Sabrina Cohen-Hatton who spent two years living on the streets of Newport and selling the Big Issue to make money ahead of the launch

Wales Online · Jun 26, 2023

Prince of Wales ‘excited’ to launch five-year project to end homelessness

‘I’m really excited to see what we can do together. The next five years there is a lot to do’

Evening Standard · Jun 26, 2023