Anti-monarchy protesters gathered outside the Central Library in Liverpool to protest against the visit of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. The protesters were chanting "Not My King" when they were drowned out by schoolchildren chanting "He's Our King." The protests were organized by Republic, a pressure group that seeks to abolish the monarchy and replace it with an elected head of state. The group has previously held similar protests in London and booed King Charles and Queen Camilla in Colchester. The group is also planning a demonstration along The Mall on May 6, the day of King Charles's Coronation.
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King Charles III and the Queen Consort during a visit to Liverpool Central Library |
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King Charles III and the Queen Consort shakes hands with the BBC Director General Tim Davie |
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School children could be seen screaming and waving flags as the King drove past in Liverpool |
Despite protests in Liverpool, many were delighted to see the King and Queen Consort including school children who chanted 'He's our King'
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Charles and Camilla sign the guestbook during a visit to Liverpool Central Library |
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King Charles and Camilla unveil a plaque decorated with the Ukrainian flag to mark the occasion |
Republic has gained momentum since the death of Queen Elizabeth II and the ascension of King Charles to the throne in September 2022. The group believes that having an unelected head of state is undemocratic and that the UK should have an elected head of state, like Germany. However, supporters of the monarchy argue that it is an important part of the UK's history and culture and that it provides stability and continuity.
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Groups of protesters holding yellow signs which read 'NOT MY KING' |
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