Join the protest as Republic leads a march on Buckingham Palace.

The monarchy is in serious trouble, polls tell us their support is collapsing and the number of people wanting a republic has soared.

Republic Day is your chance to get involved, show your support and help drive support for change even higher.

There could be another succession in the next couple of years, with William becoming king. That's workshy William, the climate change hypocrite, the man who takes land from the public and who refuses to pay the tax everyone else pays.

The monarchy is rotten to the core, as the Andrew scandal has proven time and again. William and Charles have questions to answer about what they knew and when, and why they covered up for Andrew for so long.

Join the rally, march down The Mall and protest outside Buckingham Palace. Send a very clear message: enough is enough, it's time to stop the rot, it's time to abolish the monarchy, it's time to change the country for good.

LONDON

Rally on the Square

Join Republic on Trafalgar Square from 12.00pm to 2.00pm. Come along - you'll enjoy great music and hear amazing speeches from activists, politicians and celebrities.

There'll be things to do and a chance to find out more on the square, and you'll meet Chuck the Rex, Republic's fifteen-foot mascot.

At 2pm there'll be a march down The Mall ending in a protest right outside the gates of Buckingham Palace.

Now's the time to get involved, show your support and challenge the monarchy.

There are loads of ways to get involved as a volunteer in Republic Day 2026, whether helping build and puppet Chuck the Rex, speaking to the public at one of our outreach gazebos, or hanging giant banners on Trafalgar Square and Buckingham Palace. There's something for everyone!

VOLUNTEER AT REPUBLIC DAY 2026

SPEAKERS

Robin Ince

Robin Ince is many things. A multi-award-winning comedian, author, broadcaster, bibliomaniac and a populariser of scientific ideas. He is perhaps best known as the former co-host and co-creator of the Sony Gold Award-winning BBC Radio 4 series The Infinite Monkey Cage with Professor Brian Cox. As a stand-up, Robin has toured the world and as an author he has written four acclaimed books. He co-created the Cosmic Shambles Network and created the groundbreaking science variety night Nine Lessons and Carols for Curious People, which has been adapted worldwide.

Narinder Kaur

Narinder Kaur is a British-Indian broadcaster, commentator and author. Since appearing on Big Brother, Narinder has forged a successful career as a broadcaster, commentating on socio-political issues, including racism and violence against women and girls. She’s a regular panellist on Channel 5’s Jeremy Vine, ITV’s Good Morning Britain and BBC’s Sunday Morning Live. She has presented on Virgin Radio and BBC Asian Network and is a frequent contributor on BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio 5 Live, LBC and Times Radio.

Sooz Kempner

Sooz is an Associate of the Royal Academy of Music and is known as a multi-award-winning stand-up comedian, comedy sketch artist and actor. 

Otto English

Andrew Scott, who writes under the pen name Otto English, is the author of the best-selling books Fake History and Fake Heroes as well as his latest work, Notorious , which will be published on May 22nd.  

Scott has written for numerous publications, including Politico, the New Statesman, Independent and The Byline Times where his column ‘Myth of the Month’ debunks some of the best-known fallacies of history.

Issy Vine

Issy Vine is a former Metropolitan Police 999 call-handler who became a whistleblower after reporting a colleague for misogynistic and racist comments in 2023. When he was reinstated on appeal, she resigned, exposing what she describes as a culture of institutional protection and retaliation within policing. She is now a prominent advocate for accountability and systemic reform. She founded Speak Up Now UK, a community interest company supporting whistleblowers across public and emergency services, and is campaigning for a statutory public inquiry into whistleblower treatment. She is also leading calls for “Isabelle’s Law,” which would establish an independent national police misconduct body. Issy has been an outspoken supporter of survivors connected to Jeffrey Epstein and Mohamed Al-Fayed, using her platform to challenge abuses of power at the highest levels. Her work directly confronts extreme wealth inequality, entrenched privilege, and the role of the monarchy in upholding systems rooted in colonialism and unaccountable power. 

Kelechi Okafor

Kelechi Okafor is a British-Nigerian multidisciplinary artist, writer, presenter, actor, and political commentator. She is the creator of the podcast Say Your Mind, counting more than 280 episodes, which explores self-reclamation through an unflinching critique of society. She has written books for children, young adults, and adults, often addressing Black identity and systemic injustice. Kelechi’s work extends beyond literature and media—she actively engages in political commentary and social advocacy, particularly on issues affecting Black women. She frequently critiques institutional racism and performative activism, calling for concrete action in support of Black communities.

Norman Baker

Norman Baker is the author of Royal Mint, National Debt: More Things the Royals Don’t Want You to Know, published on 16th October 2025. It is the follow-up to And What Do You Do? What the Royal Family Don't Want You to Know.  

He was the Lib Dem MP for Lewes between 1997 and 2015, during which time he was the only MP to initiate a debate on royal finances. Between 2010 and 2014, he was a minister at the Department for Transport, and then Minister of State at the Home Office. He is an unlikely member of the Privy Council.

Peter Tatchell

Peter Tatchell has been campaigning for human rights for 59 years. He has supported Republic since its inception and is the director of the Peter Tatchell Foundation. www.petertatchellfoundation.org 

PERFORMANCES

Teshay Makeda

Teshay Makeda, an award-winning South London Native, fuses Reggae, Soul & Rnb creating her own dynamic genre dubbed ’Roots Soul'. Teshay is an international artist who'll be joining us on the main stage at Republic Day!

Nasty Fishmonger

Fist-raising hardcore folk from Bristol. Nasty Fishmonger plays activist anthems with camaraderie and charm that is hard to resist.

COMPERE

Eshaan Akbar

Eshaan has appeared on shows such as 'Live at the Apollo', 'Mock the Week', 'QI' (becoming the first person of Bangladeshi heritage to appear on these shows), 'The Now Show', 'Frankie Boyle’s New World Order', 'The Big Asian Stand Up Night', 'Sunday Morning Live', 'A Pie and a Pint', and many more.

Accessibility

Trafalgar Square is flat and has step free access, easily negotiable with a wheelchair. Public toilets, including accessible facilities, are situated on the west side of the square at the base of the central staircase. They are open daily from 9am to 8pm with a charge. 

All speakers at Republic Day will be accompanied by a BSL interpreter, with an accessible area in front of the stage. 

GET THE FLYER!

Click on the image above to get the official Republic Day 2026 flyer! Print it out, share it on socials, grow support for the rally.

EDINBURGH

Republic Day in Edinburgh will be happening outside the Scottish Parliament building this year from 12.00pm onwards! Gather with other fellow anti-monarchists for speeches, music and more facing the Palace of Holyroodhouse with this protest. 

CARDIFF

Republic Day in Cardiff will be happening on Central Square around the Betty Campbell statue this year from 12.00pm onwards! Gather with other fellow anti-monarchists for speeches, music and more.