This year’s service will be especially controversial in light of the monarchy’s failure to address corruption and accountability with Andrew's conduct, Duchy profits and an increasing Sovereign Grant at a time of public spending cuts.
The location of this year's service has not yet been announced, but will be updated here when more details emerge. For now make sure to save the date!
Republic's protests are good-natured and a lot of fun. Come and join people from around the UK to protest against the monarchy, to challenge the royals and to tell the world: we're not a nation of royalists.
More information about this protest coming as more details are announced.
This is what people are saying about Republic protests!
Thanks for organising. I went by myself, didn't know anyone. It was really well organised . Obviously the organisers didn't have time to make a point of talking to everyone who turned up but it was really easy to join in. Two trollies full of placards to help ourselves to. Bigger banners unfurled by organisers. I was made to feel really welcome , plenty of people happy to talk and Graham and George were very accessible to ask questions of about the procedure of the day. Also the huge dinosaur was impressive and a great symbol , quite noticeable. A Tyrannosaurus Rex named Chuck The Rex . Quite humourous and suitably belongs in a museum. Anyone wanting to go should not feel out or place.
It was great being with so many interesting people and sharing our thoughts. It made me feel part of the campaign.
I enjoyed talking to other people who felt the same way as me.
I enjoyed doing something for a cause with like-minded people. Good organisation of the protest and coordination of volunteers.
There was a real sense of community - I came alone but felt very welcomed by all!
I enjoyed meeting other Republic members, feeling part of a movement. I was also pleased that the protest was mentioned in the BBC website report of the event.
It was great to hear encouragement from tourists who were anti-monarchy. It's always good to meet up with Republic members I have met before, and those I haven't!
