Today a service is marking the coronation of King Charles in Edinburgh A demonstration, organised by anti-monarchy group Republic, saw people chanting “Not my King” ➡️ ChrisGreenNews reports:
Royal FamilyLorraine Smith, 58, also from Edinburgh, said she wanted to live “in a fairer, more equitable society” with “proper democratic accountability” rather than “some medieval throwback”.
“The Queen had such an emotive hold on people, that to say anything against the monarchy as an institution was taken as a slight to her, and people were very upset about that,” she said.. This is not about personalities, this is about the institution and what it represents and what it says about our country that we don’t like.”Unsurprisingly, those lining the Royal Mile ahead of the royal procession to St Giles’ held polar opposite views, with some draped in Union Jacks or waving flags.
“I think Charles seems to be settling into the role of King very successfully, there seems to be no fewer people turning out wanting to see him. We just need to give him the opportunity to grow into the role.” Well wishers on the Royal Mile had a great view ahead of the National Service of Thanksgiving and Dedication to the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla
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