Antimonarchist activists planned a protest against King Karol III during his arrival at the Durham cathedral in northeastern England on April 17. The monarch and Queen Camilla appeared there on the occasion of the annual Royal Maundy service. The police had to intervene on the spot. Protesters did not hide their indignation with the activities of the services.
King Karol III came to Durham at the celebration on the occasion of Holy Thursday. There was a Dantean scenes
The Antimonarchist group Republic accused the police of “hindering” the protest after the services at the last minute decided to secure the entrance to the Durham cathedral before the arrival of King Charles and Queen Camilla. According to activists, the Durham University decided to close Palace Green, “to prevent” gathering in front of the cathedral protesting against the monarchy. Graham Smith spoke on behalf of the protesting Republic group. – It looks like Durham University is doing a master lesson on how not to organize events. They also introduce absurd restrictions on protests, so the plans are currently liquid – they could hear the gathered.
The article is updated.