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OhYouBadBadKitten · 06/05/2023 12:48

Prescottdanni123 · 06/05/2023 12:21

@Whaeanui

I'm just trying to explain why police arrested people. If a horse did spook(as trained horses can) and it was due to the megaphone or due to people climbing the barrier, its the police that would get into trouble for not taking action when they had the chance. Like I said, they are stuck between a rock and a hard place.

You are really stretching things. You can't arrest people on the premise of imagined 'what if's'.

Theres a fly past later. Best hope those delicate horses don't spook eh?

Prescottdanni123 · 06/05/2023 12:48

Anyways, I've got better things to do. It's bye for now. I'll probably see some of you glued to roads at some point.

HoldingTheDoor · 06/05/2023 12:48

I love it when posters flounce and still manage to have more comebacks than The Rolling Stones and Halloween's Michael Myers combined.

nothingcomestonothing · 06/05/2023 12:50

Prescottdanni123 · 06/05/2023 12:47

@2ManyPjs

And planning to climb a barrier. I doubt they were planning that in order to give Charles a hug.

For the eleventybillionth time, they didn't climb a barrier, there is no evidence they planned to climb a barrier.

2ManyPjs · 06/05/2023 12:50

Anyways, I've got better things to do.

Not if this thread is anything to go by

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cakeorwine · 06/05/2023 12:50

Florenz · 06/05/2023 12:46

Hopefully all these threads will go away now the Coronation is part of history.

Well - the Royal Family won't have any more big events for a while so that's a good thing.

No more weddings for a bit.

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HadalyEve · 06/05/2023 12:51

cakeorwine · 06/05/2023 10:32

Apparently they and the van were not where they agreed if the reports on here are anything to go by

Can you hear yourself?

Do we live in North Korea or Russia?

Neither thankfully! But if you & the police agree you can hold a peaceful protest in Trafalgar Square and then your illustrious leader is found not in Trafalgar Square but in among those attending the Coronation and leading a group of protesters carrying paint you have lost any moral high ground.

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cakeorwine · 06/05/2023 12:53

carrying paint you have lost any moral high ground

Carrying paint now.....

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100yearsdotcom · 06/05/2023 12:53

A little something from the other side of the Dark Crystal...
Also, #notmysausagehandedking Also, also #whyareyouValidatingaRapist And finally also, #£250milThatCouldHaveFixedTheNHS

#alsoCatchyHashtagsAreHard 😂

LyingWitchInTheWardrobe · 06/05/2023 12:53

Prescottdanni123 · 06/05/2023 11:07

A megaphone that might have spooked the horses and protestors planning the climb over the barrier. Protestors dispute claims but then they are unlikely to admit that aren't they?

https://news.sky.com/story/kings-coronation-anti-monarchy-group-leader-among-activists-arrested-on-way-to-protest-site-12874307

That copper on the right looks like Harry. Shock

Aintshesweet · 06/05/2023 12:57

It’s a bloody disgrace that the right of protest is being eroded.

I’m a member of Republic and this was the email sent yesterday:

I'm here with the Republic team on Trafalgar Square, getting ready for Republic's protest tomorrow. We will be there from 6am and we're expecting to see protesters arrive from 8am and on through the morning.
We continue to be inundated with media requests from around the UK and around the world. We are still seeing new polls come out that show falling support for the monarchy.
They said the coronation would unite people behind the monarchy, but tonight the debate is about its future and whether it can survive in the long term. I'll be on the BBC this evening at around 8pm to discuss just that.
The dominant theme of coverage has been the falling poll ratings and widespread apathy. The coverage has been more muted (but still too much!) than previous royal events, and republicanism has made its mark over the past few weeks.
That's all down to your amazing support, without which we cannot campaign.
If you're coming to Trafalgar Square tomorrow, I look forward to seeing you there. If you're taking action elsewhere, have a great time and let us know how things went. If you're taking the weekend off, enjoy!
We will win this campaign. I've never been more confident of that.
Bye for now!
Graham
Graham Smith
CEO, Republic
www.republic.org.uk


The team is flat out with media interviews and getting ready for the protest on Saturday. The police have again been very clear that they will not get in the way of our protest, as they have been in all the meetings we've had with them over the last few weeks.
So now the scene is set for a strong protest with a clear message: we need an election, not a coronation. We need a choice, not Charles.
£250m paradeCharles is already king, he doesn't need a coronation. Yet he has insisted on this archaic parade at a cost to the taxpayer of an estimated £250m.
This is a celebration of hereditary wealth and privilege, during a cost-of-living crisis. No wonder only 9% of the country are enthusiastic about it.
One poll for ITV showed support for keeping the monarchy had dropped as low as 52%. Other polls put support for abolition over 30%.
There has never been a better time to campaign for a republic. Republic's protest will be the first time a major royal event has been met by a significant anti-monarchy protest. We aim to use the opportunity to kick-start a major debate on the future of Britain's democracy.
Coming to London?Get to Trafalgar Square as early as you can between 8am and 1pm. Wear yellow if you can. Bring a placard or banner if you want to, we'll have a few hundred to give out.
There will be speeches - including from Clive Lewis MP - music and some very loud chanting of 'Not My King!' We're going to be joined by campaigners from the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, Australia and Eswatini/Swaziland.
You'll have a great time!

Can't get to London?There are events in Edinburgh, Cardiff and elsewhere. Check out the events page for more details.
There are also things you can do at home or in your local area. See the Action Pack for details.
Get on social media and join the debate!

Share photosIf you're at a busy shopping centre, on a crowded beach or in a long queue for a tourist site this Saturday, get a photo and share it with us, either email it to [email protected] or tweet it to @RepublicStaff. We want a snapshot of what the other 93% of the country are doing.
Let's make this moment count!
And don't forget, tell your friends to join,donate and sign the petition!
Bye for now!
Graham
Graham Smith
CEO, Republic
www.republic.org.uk

PS. Republic relies entirely on donations from people like you, people up and down the country who want to see the end of the monarchy. With your support Republic can do more and reach bigger audiences. Visit www.republic.org.uk/successionappeal^^ and donate today!

Abolish The Monarchy available for pre-order from Republic's shop, Amazon and Waterstones.

Visit www.republic.org.uk/shop for your #NotMyKing t-shirts and to see our full range of merchandise and books.

Republic

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Thebestwaytoscareatory · 06/05/2023 13:07

Prescottdanni123 · 06/05/2023 12:35

https://news.sky.com/story/kings-coronation-anti-monarchy-group-leader-among-activists-arrested-on-way-to-protest-site-12874307

@nothingcomestonothing

Here is the link that says that police did believe there was a plan to climb the barrier. Protestors said they weren't planning that but we can't 100% take their word for it can we? And if they had climbed the barrier and caused trouble then the officers who had the chance to do something to stop it but didn't would have found themselves in the shit big time.

Rock. Hard place.

I believe you are planning to commit a crime in the near future.

You say you're not but we can't 100% take your word for it can we? Best we get the police to arrest you now and prevent it while we have the chance, just in case.

Rock. Hard Place.

callingeveryone · 06/05/2023 13:23

The protestors will not progress to court because it is all made up.

Cheguevarahamster · 06/05/2023 13:28

It's all a bit minority report isn't it? It's bloody outrageous. I was at the protest before the coronation (left it at 11).I was almost put off going to the the protest due to Graham's arrest - I guess that was the whole idea. The protest was peaceful and good humoured. However a man was also detained near me for holding a large banner. Scary times.

I was perplexed by comments from a woman in Trafalgar square who proclaimed "if you dont like the king don't live here." which is probably the most ridiculous "argument" I’ve ever heard.

3BSHKATS · 06/05/2023 13:29

Signatures on the petition have doubled since 9am and £55,000 raised to assisted the campaign, today.

Tarantullah · 06/05/2023 13:36

3BSHKATS · 06/05/2023 13:29

Signatures on the petition have doubled since 9am and £55,000 raised to assisted the campaign, today.

How are people affording it if there's a CoL crisis?

LakieLady · 06/05/2023 13:38

pointythings · 06/05/2023 12:08

@Roussette you or horses, it's hard to tell.

But honestly, this thread is scaring the hell out of me. So many people eager to remove the freedoms everyone should have in a democratic country.

If people had thought like them 120 years ago, women would never have got the vote.

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cakeorwine · 06/05/2023 13:39

LakieLady · 06/05/2023 13:38

If people had thought like them 120 years ago, women would never have got the vote.

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Exactly.

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SofiaSoFar · 06/05/2023 13:53

I'm fucking appalled at people agreeing with these arrests!

As others have pointed out, forget that you might wholeheartedly support the royal family and this coronation for a minute. These preemptive arrests are a massive issue and we should all be extremely worried by them.

What powers do you think the police are using? Do you think these new powers only apply for the coronation???

What happens when the Tories decide they aren't going to with the next general election so decide there just won't be an election? You won't be allowed to protest about that, either.

Use your bloody brains, people.

Roussette · 06/05/2023 13:57

SofiaSoFar · 06/05/2023 13:53

I'm fucking appalled at people agreeing with these arrests!

As others have pointed out, forget that you might wholeheartedly support the royal family and this coronation for a minute. These preemptive arrests are a massive issue and we should all be extremely worried by them.

What powers do you think the police are using? Do you think these new powers only apply for the coronation???

What happens when the Tories decide they aren't going to with the next general election so decide there just won't be an election? You won't be allowed to protest about that, either.

Use your bloody brains, people.

The Govt rushed through the public order bill on Wednesday. It was designed for the glueing yourself/locking on Stop oil protesters.

However, it was abused today. The CEO of Republic and 4 others parked a van at the venue agreed with the Met. They were arrested for a trumped up reason of something to do with the placards having something on them that could be locked on to something. Trumped up just to shove these 5 into a police van.

I hope it comes back to bite them on the arse. It has generated donations and joining up of Republic. Good.

SunnySaturdayMorning · 06/05/2023 13:58

Good. We need more of this.

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cakeorwine · 06/05/2023 13:58

I hope it comes back to bite them on the arse. It has generated donations and joining up of Republic. Good

Absolutely

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Roussette · 06/05/2023 13:58

SunnySaturdayMorning · 06/05/2023 13:58

Good. We need more of this.

Of what?

LakieLady · 06/05/2023 13:59

Whaeanui · 06/05/2023 12:36

You seem like quite a nervous person to be speaking with so many what ifs. Again, the horses are trained for riots. Not the police on megaphones, but anyone else. Fights. Smoke bombs. Actual riots. You honestly have no idea but keep persisting in your fantasy narrative.

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In the late 70s/early 80s, I lived near a football ground. There were always mounted police around on match days, and I saw people setting off bangers, shouting, waving flags and all sorts near the horses.

The horses barely flinched, because they were trained not to.