Group of protesters boo ‘God Save the King’ during Charles III’s proclamation in Edinburgh but are drowned out by crowd – as female anti-monarchy protester is arrested
- Hecklers booed the proclamation of ‘God Save the King’ today in Edinburgh
- Amongst hundreds of Royal fans some were disapproving of the new monarch
- Some disapproving protestors held signs which read ‘abolish the monarchy’
- One protester holding a sign reading, ‘F*** imperialism’ was arrested in the city
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A proclamation of ‘God Save the King’ was met by boos from a small group of protestors in Edinburgh this morning but heckling was soon drowned out by jubilant cheers as Charles was proclaimed King.
Crowds had gathered in the capital city to hear the Lord Lyon King of Arms, who is responsible for overseeing state ceremonial in Scotland, formally announced the Queen’s successor.
Similar announcements of the new monarch took place simultaneously in towns and cities across the UK and the Commonwealth.
But amongst the hundreds of royal fans who had turned out to watch the ceremony in Edinburgh, a small number took the opportunity to make clear their disapproval of the new monarch.
Spectators remained silent for the main declaration but as the Lord Lyon King of Arms Joseph Morrow ended his proclamation by saying ‘God Save the King’ there were audible boos.
They were soon drowned out by chants of ‘God Save the King’, before trumpets started playing the national anthem.
Crowds had gathered in Edinburgh today to hear the Lord Lyon King of Arms formally announced the Queen’s successor King Charles III
One anti-monarchist protestor, holding a sign that said ‘f*** imperialism, abolish the monarchy’ was arrested outside St. Giles’ Cathedral, Edinburgh in connection with a ‘breach of peace’, Police Scotland said
Hundreds of royal fans who had turned out to watch the ceremony in Edinburgh around the Mercat Cross today
Another loud boo could be heard after the anthem as the Lord led three cheers of ‘hip, hip hooray’, sparking outrage amongst others in the crowd, with someone shouting back ‘Oh shut up’.
One onlooker told Edinburgh Live: ‘I was absolutely disgusted by the behaviour of some people in the crowd.
‘It was meant to be a joyful occasion to mark the new King but there was petty people booing.
‘It just looked like attention seeking.’
People could also be heard calling for a republic and a few individuals held up signs critical of the monarchy.
Amongst the hundreds of royal fans who had turned out to watch the ceremony in Edinburgh, a small number took the opportunity to make clear their disapproval of the new monarch
One anti-monarchy protester, holding a sign reading, ‘F*** imperialism, abolish the monarchy’ was arrested.
As police took her away the crowd applauded, with one person shouting ‘have some respect’ at the republican.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: ‘A 22-year-old woman was arrested outside St. Giles’ Cathedral, Edinburgh on Sunday, 11 September, 2022 in connection with a breach of the peace.’
The Scottish Community & Activist Legal Project later accused the police of being ‘heavy-handed’.
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