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London police arrest 52 protesters, including republicans, at King Charles's coronation

London Metropolitan Police arrest the leader of an anti-monarchy group and 51 other protesters at King Charles III's coronation, saying their duty to prevent disruption outweighed the right to protest.

ABC News · May 6, 2023

‘Not my king,’ they chanted. Then the police took their megaphones

The Met hobbled Republic’s plans with early arrests but the protest group insist their support is growing

The Guardian - UK · May 6, 2023

Why do Liverpool fans boo the national anthem?

Liverpool fans booed the national anthem before the Premier League game against Brentford on coronation day

The Independent UK · May 6, 2023

Police arrest anti-monarchy protesters before King Charles's coronation

UK police drew condemnation after arresting 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 on Saturday.

France 24 · May 6, 2023

What is anti-monarchy group Republic and what other royal events has it protested at?

Members of campaign group, which advocates for democratic reform, use royal events to amplify their message

The Guardian - UK · May 6, 2023

Anti-monarchists arrested at King Charles Coronation protest

Police in London arrested the leader of the anti-monarchy group Republic just hours before the coronation of King Charles III began on Saturday. A number of other protesters who had gathered among the crowds lining the procession route in central London were also detained.

Radio France Internationale · May 6, 2023

Coronation of King and Queen under way at Westminster Abbey

The King will become the 40th reigning monarch to be crowned at Westminster Abbey.

The Independent UK · May 6, 2023

King and Queen begin coronation day with procession to Westminster Abbey

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby will anoint and crown Charles and Camilla.

The Independent UK · May 6, 2023

Pictures show police confiscating 'Not My King' posters before coronation

POLICE have confiscated signs and banners reading “Not My King” ahead of the coronation as new protest laws come into force in England.

The National (Scotland) · May 6, 2023

'Six arrests made' as protesters gather in London ahead of King Charles III's Coronation

A leading republican is reportedly among the group detained

Manchester Evening News · May 6, 2023