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Police arrest republican leader ahead of King Charles' coronation

British police arrested Graham Smith, leader of anti-monarchy group Republic, and a number of other individuals as part of what they called "a significant police operation" ahead of King Charles' coronation on Saturday.

Reuters

Police accused of ‘alarming’ attack on protest rights after anti-monarchist leader arrested

Graham Smith, head of Republic, among those detained on coronation route with environmentalists and women’s safety campaigners also held

The Guardian - UK

Republican protesters arrested ahead of Coronation

Pictures appeared to show demonstrators in yellow “Not My King” T-shirts, including Mr Smith, having their details taken by officers

Wales Online

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Republican protesters arrested ahead of coronation ceremony - OLD

Graham Smith, chief executive of the anti-monarchy group Republic, appeared to be among those arrested.

The Independent UK

Republican MP to protest against King Charles during Coronation procession

Clive Lewis is set to deliver a keynote speech at Trafalgar Square tomorrow, and he told The Mirror that claims republicans aren't patriotic are wide of the mark, saying: "If you think you're right you have to speak up."

Daily Mirror

Activists to protest at coronation despite stiffer police powers

Anti-monarchist groups vow to demonstrate in central London in defiance of Home Office warnings

The Guardian - UK

Anti-monarchy event planned at Bristol cinema during King Charles' Coronation

Anti-coronation protests will also take place across the UK

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Met Police condemned for saying they'll 'deal robustly' with anyone 'undermining celebration'

Republic CEO Graham Smith has criticised a statement from the Met Police, which said officers will "deal robustly with anyone intent on undermining celebration" at King Charles' Coronation

Daily Mirror

'Not my king': UK republicans want coronation to be the last

There will be dissenters among the cheering crowds when King Charles III travels by gilded coach to his coronation

The Independent UK

UK taxpayers divided over funding King Charles III's coronation during cost of living crisis

At this stage, the UK government won't say how much it's spending on the coronation, but some estimates put it at between $90-180 million — while a recent poll found 51 per cent of Brits believed the coronation shouldn't be taxpayer-funded.

ABC News

Protesters targeting King's coronation can expect 'very swift action' from police

Thousands of police and military personnel will be on duty

Wales Online

Police will adopt ‘extremely low threshold’ dealing with coronation protesters

The policing plan, dubbed Operation Golden Orb, has been re-examined after a security incident outside Buckingham Palace.

The Independent UK

Protest group reveals plans for King Charles' Coronation - and slams 'intimidation'

At least 1,700 people will gather for a demonstration in Trafalgar Square on the day of King Charles' Coronation, wearing yellow T-shirts and carrying placards in groups along the procession route

Daily Mirror

Coronation will ‘showcase our liberty’ despite tight security, says minister

Security minister Tom Tugendhat said police and intelligence officers are ‘extremely aware of the challenges we face’.

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The Guardian - UK

Anti-monarchists receive ‘intimidatory’ Home Office letter on new protest laws

Home Office claims timing of new powers, taking effect days before king’s coronation, is coincidental

The National (Scotland)

Coronation lesson plans sent directly to Scottish councils by UK Government

THE UK Government has sent resources intended to teach children about King Charles’s coronation and the role of the monarchy in the UK to councils…

The Independent UK

Coronation allegiance oath in support of King ‘tone deaf’, pressure group says

The addition to the ancient coronation ceremony will see people across the UK and overseas realms invited to swear allegiance to Charles.

Wales Online

Snipers and counter-drone radars among security measures to be deployed in King's Coronation

Police are preparing a massive security operation on May 6

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Daily Mirror

Snipers to line rooftops at Coronation and drones blocked by jammers amid terrorism fears

King Charles and Camilla's Coronation wills see thousands of police officers deployed to London's streets, and counter-drone radar units set up along the procession route

Reuters

Charles' coronation seized on by republicans as chance to ditch monarchy

When King Charles III is crowned in a lavish ceremony next week, Britain's main anti-monarchist movement will gather along the procession route next to a statue of Charles I, who was beheaded in 1649, leading to a short-lived republic.

Daily Record

Annan community champion presented with British Empire Medal

Hardip Atwal is known throughout Dumfriesshire for his service to the community and his fundraising for many charities, as well as for his family's Atwal Stores

The Guardian - UK

UK anti-monarchy pressure group optimistic amid coronation apathy

Republic group says idea of a royal family is starting to fall apart as polls indicate deep generational split

The National (Scotland)

Charles and Camilla set to be honoured at special service in Scotland

THE King and Queen Consort will be honoured in a Scottish service later this year following the coronation in May.

The Guardian - UK

Will the coronation bring a UK tourism bonanza – or drive people away?

While agents say Britain’s heritage and history is a draw, not all agree on the royals’ value to the sector

Daily Mirror

Queen Camilla's son defends 'right to protest' at Coronation amid worrying plans

Tom Parker Bowles, the son of Queen Camilla, said that Brits 'live in a free country' amid reports that Charles is set to face chants of 'not my King' at his Coronation next month

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