A pub has created an anti-Coronation 'safe space' where discussion of the event, and even waving flags, will be banned. The Dog and Partridge in Sheffield will be holding a get-together for those who 'aren't interested in the whole palaver'.
Landlord Conor Smith told the Mirror: "We've been feeling a bit uncomfortable with the whole thing for a while. It's just to do with the economy and the financial side of it. I just feel like it's a bit of a slap in the face for the taxpayers really, to have to have to foot the bill for this extravagant party when the King is one of the wealthiest people on the planet, and there are people in the country that can't afford to eat."
He added: "We're not trying to be divisive about it or cause upset. We just think there are better things to spend money on so that's what we're going to focus on. It's not to be antagonistic."
The pub is taking collections for S6 Foodbank and Shelter - collecting tinned food and toiletries as well as donations of money online.
The pub has received a visit from a member of anti-monarchy group, Republic, though the pub is not affiliated with the campaign group.
"He just wanted to shake my hand and say thanks," Conor said. "He didn't want a drink or anything. He was just on his way down to the Crucible to watch the snooker, but he'd heard about us on social media and came looking for us just to stick his head in and say well done. So that was quite nice."
