When 7 days to go July 01, 2026 at 9:30am 3 hrs
Where St Giles Cathedral Lawnmarket, Edinburgh EH1 1RN, United Kingdom

The Royals are coming to Edinburgh - Join the Protest!

On Wednesday 1st July, Charles and the royals will be taking part in the Order of the Thistle ceremony, a nepotistic and outdated waste of money, reinforcing the privilege afforded to the elite aristocracy chosen by Charles. 

This is another opportunity to challenge the royals on what they knew about Andrew. 

With the latest news on Charles "self-declaring" his taxes, it's clear they're running scared from their collapsing support. 

This lack of support is even stronger in Scotland, consistently polling above 50% wanting to abolish the monarchy!

Location

The Republic Team will be there from 9.30am on Lawnmarket where it meets with St Giles' St. Charles and the other royals are expected to pass our location at 10.30-11.00am.

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. 

Republic's volunteers and attendees really do make all the difference to the success of our events and protests. If you'd like to get involved more at the Royal Week protest supporting the team then make sure to sign up as a volunteer. There's a role for everyone, regardless of experience.

This is a great way to meet Republic's supporters and members and an opportunity to turn your anger into action. 

Want to volunteer at this protest? Check out the Royal Week Protest Volunteer page and get signed up! 

If you’re in the area and would like more information, please join Republic Edinburgh's Local Group Chat here.

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