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Anti-monarchy demonstrators protest outside Buckingham Palace
Dozens of anti-monarchy demonstrators converged on central London on Saturday, demanding the abolition of the British monarchy. Organised by the pressure group Republic, the protest saw participants march from Trafalgar Square to Buckingham Palace. Many wore t-shirts and carried placards emblazoned with slogans such as "abolish the monarchy" and "not my King".Elizabeth McIntyre, a London-based member of Republic, articulated her objections, stating: "I really object to the class system in this country. I think it creates a hierarchy which is absolutely unacceptable.“At the top of that hierarchy is an unelected monarchy, which means that from top to bottom there is inequality, and this has to go."Graham Smith, leader of Republic, asserted that the movement is gaining momentum, particularly following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.People take part in a march organised by the anti-monarchy pressure group Republic, accompanied by a fifteen-foot dinosaur mascot named Chuck the Rex, from Trafalgar Square to Buckingham Palace (PA)Mr Smith, 52, said: “We want everybody outside the palace making a statement.“It is about showing that we are growing and there is a mood change. Twenty years ago this wasn’t happening at all, there is a big change in public mood.“In 2022 we could not have even thought of doing something like this. It wasn’t on the cards, we didn’t have the staff or the money, and now this is third event we have done.“We have an impressive list of people coming along, people are seeing us and understanding who we are, and they are listening to what we are saying, and they want to be a part of it.“The death of the Queen and the coronation completely changed everything for us.“We suddenly grew, we suddenly went from one member of staff to loads of staff.”Writer Otto English took to the stage in Trafalgar Square and claimed the local elections showed us democracy is broken.The anti-monarchy pressure group Republic organised the march on Saturday from Trafalgar Square to Buckingham Palace (PA)Mr English said to the crowd: “Democracy is broken, the local elections showed us that. I think all the elections we have had recently have shown us that.“It is broken to such an extent that it needs fixing and that goes right to the top, and that in a nutshell is why I am a republican.”Patrick Harvie, former co-leader of the Scottish Green Party, said: “May 9 is Republic day and it is an important moment to come together to celebrate and remember the fact that a great...
'No Kings' protest outside Buckingham Palace - Al Jazeera
‘No Kings’ protest outside Buckingham PalaceNewsFeedBritish anti-royals have staged a ‘No Kings’ protest outside Buckingham Palace in London, chanting “Down with the Crown” and calling for an elected head of state.Published On 10 May 2026
Anti-Monarchy Protesters Demand Abolition Outside Buckingham Palace
Dozens of anti-monarchy demonstrators marched from Trafalgar Square to Buckingham Palace in central London on Saturday, demanding the abolition of the British monarchy. Organised by the pressure group Republic, participants carried placards with slogans such as 'abolish the monarchy' and 'not my King'. Protesters' Grievances
Furious anti-monarchy protestors to target Buckingham Palace | Royal ...
Furious anti-monarchy protestors to target Buckingham Palace - 'not my King!' Graham Smith, leader of Republic, claimed the movement is growing, especially after the death of Queen Elizabeth II.



