The monarch was visiting the city with Queen Consort Camilla to welcome the latest arrival at the city's zoo, a rhinoceros named Dara.
King Charles was greeted by boos and shouts of"not my King" when he visited Colchester.city as protesters waved banners and one yelled through a megaphone"answer your critics, Charles".
The protester also said"why are you wasting our money?", and"don't you believe in democracy Charles?". waved to gathered crowds before going through a gate into Colchester Castle's grounds but did not appear to acknowledge the protesters who were standing on the far side of the road behind police officers.Platinum Jubilee celebrations last year and officially became a city in November.Anti-monarchy protesters gathered as King Charles and Queen Camilla visited Colchester Castle
Charles and Camilla were met inside the castle's grounds by a guard of honour and schoolchildren waving Union flags.Inside the castle, Charles met local organisations which represent the city's heritage and communities, and was shown a historic vase and an artefact trolley by youngsters.The mayor of Colchester, Tim Young, told the King during a reception:"Words cannot describe how much it means to us that you are here.
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