For the second year running Charles has faced loud and visible anti-monarchy protests at the Trooping the Colour ceremony.
The Not My King protests organised by Republic has continued unabated since the start of 2023, with protests held recently in Middlsbrough, Durham, Hexham, London and Lancaster.
Trooping the Colour is the iconic annual event for the royals, making it a key moment for anti-monarchy protests. Republic has criticised the royals for exploiting the military for their own PR purposes, Charles and William 'Walter Mittys' for wearing unearned ranks and medals.
A number of military veterans join the protest, making clear their opposition to the monarchy's role in the ceremony.
Speaking for Republic, Graham Smith said today:
"This is another costly royal celebration, celebrating a corrupt, dishonest institution. And it's a shameful exploitation of the nation's military by the royals."
"Walter Mitty is military slang for someone who earns uniforms, medals and ranks they haven't earned. That applies to Charles, William, Anne and Edward - they're the Walter Mitty Committee."
"It's time this costly misuse of our military came to an end. People rightly raise questions about Trump and his parade, we shouldn't accept this abuse of our armed forces in the UK."
"Instead of celebrating this undemocratic institution, let's celebrate the people of this great country."
"It's time to abolish the monarchy, it's time to change the country for good."
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