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JuliesBicycle · 14/03/2023 12:54

The anti-monarchy protests seem to be increasing. They are appearing regularly at events Charles attends. This one happened only yesterday.

twitter.com/i/status/1635304322052534274

The protests are still too small to make any major difference, but they are slowly growing. And importantly Elizabeth did not face these types of protests. I wonder if they will continue to grow.

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Roussette · 14/03/2023 16:02

Serenster · 14/03/2023 14:54

As I pointed out on another thread, I’d think very poorly of a Republican organisation, called “Republic” that didn’t bother organising placards and protestors in the immediate lead up to the UK’s first coronation of a new monarch for 70 years! It’s kind of the bare minimum a dedicated protest organisation should be doing, really 😀

I fully expect we’ll see lots of protests leading up to the coronation, as it happens. Doesn’t mean they represent the majority though (and of course every protest has been dwarfed by the number of supporters of the monarchy who have turned out for the same event, but they get overlooked I note).

Of course they're in the minority! And of course we know what the supporters appear like... they turn out if there's a whisker of a royal to be glimpsed, whilst more often than not just seeing a car speeding by!

CathyorClaire · 14/03/2023 16:26

The problem is republic wants an elected head of state. Basically they're saying they'd rather have someone like the current crop of Tories ie someone who will prioritise international conglomerates; look the other way when process is ignored if it suits them (eg Johnson proroguing parliament); sell off national assets and properties.

They are not of course saying anything of the sort but even if the UK were to elect say a Trump-a-like the point is they can be kicked out at an election or voted out by their fellow MP's at any point.

It's worth remembering that but for an accident of birth order we'd now be looking at the buffoonish Andrew as the next monarch and not a thing to be done about it. Much like there's nothing to be done about big bro who comes complete with his own set of pervert friends and dodgy cash deals.

Howsimplywonderful · 14/03/2023 16:30

@CathyorClaire

the problem judging by British voting, that you’d end up with a populist arsehole like Johnson if you had a presidency.

It’s looking likely we may have the wonderful choice between Gerry adams and Bertie Ahern here in Ireland. I’d rather Prince Charles over either of them. Happy to swap

Butitsnotfunnyisititsserious · 14/03/2023 16:34

adrianmolesmole · 14/03/2023 14:46

It's Charles and Camilla's own fault if there are protests. No one's forgotten Diana. You reap what you sow.

So have they not forgotten Diana's affairs also?

CathyorClaire · 14/03/2023 16:38

Actually blame this one on the media, they revealed he had killed Taliban back in 2013

Harold revealed it himself in a BBC interview and likened his efforts to playing a video game.

news.yahoo.com/blogs/lookout/taliban-prince-harry-144857323.html

CathyorClaire · 14/03/2023 16:40

the problem judging by British voting, that you’d end up with a populist arsehole like Johnson if you had a presidency.

And Johnson was kicked out by his own MP's which proves my point.

DewinDwl · 14/03/2023 16:50

adrianmolesmole · 14/03/2023 14:46

It's Charles and Camilla's own fault if there are protests. No one's forgotten Diana. You reap what you sow.

Agreed. A lot of people had feelings of respect and admiration for the Queen - does the same apply to KC? When I look at Charles and Camilla I can't help but think of them cheating on their spouses. It's not going to go away.

Gingerkittykat · 14/03/2023 17:03

MarshaMelrose · 14/03/2023 15:05

It's the same few people, organised by the same group. Meh.
I'm happy for people to protest but don't ruin the enjoyment of other people all the time. If they feel there's a groundswell of discontentment then go do interviews, writenarticles, et up petitions, etc. But don't ruin what for a lot of people is a pleasurable moment.

If people have the right to protest quietly then they have the right to do so at an event that other people enjoy.

My friend did organise a small protest when HMQ came to our town, she had a little stall with leaflets and a couple of placards. Apparently when PP drove past he gave her an angry stare!

Puzzledandpissedoff · 14/03/2023 17:08

Did not happen to the Queen though

Well no, but then the Queen wasn't such a divisive figure and had at least some claim to moral authority, so it's hardly surprising to see the protests and the way Charles is hemmed in by security staff now

Never mind though - they've got W&K's carefully curated image waiting in the wings, and at least Charles's reign won't be anything like as long as his mother's

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JuliesBicycle · 14/03/2023 17:08

There does not have to be a groundswell of discontent before people re allowed to protest.

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JuliesBicycle · 14/03/2023 17:12

And I agree the Queen was not such a divisive figure. Charles and Camilla are very divisive figures. And Charles will continue to be.

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LlynTegid · 14/03/2023 17:12

I expect that the protests will reduce after the Coronation. Once some of them have summer festivals to attend, holidays, other things.

Peakypolly · 14/03/2023 17:13

I don't have much respect for Charles and Camilla.

They are a pair of cheats, so religious and environmental hypocrites.

Agreed, but I have no faith in us finding a suitable democratically elected head of state. We are manipulated with smoke and mirrors.

MarshaMelrose · 14/03/2023 17:20

Gingerkittykat · 14/03/2023 17:03

If people have the right to protest quietly then they have the right to do so at an event that other people enjoy.

My friend did organise a small protest when HMQ came to our town, she had a little stall with leaflets and a couple of placards. Apparently when PP drove past he gave her an angry stare!

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I've seen recordings of them at events stood behind everyone else who wants to see the royals. That seems respectful to me and, as I said, I have no problem with protests.

But I've also sent them at the front, blocking the view of others who are trying to enjoy the occasion. That seems mean to me. I also think chanting and shouting to try to disturb the happy mood is wrong. It just sucks the joy out.
There are so many ways to get the republican view across. Like you say, leafleting, getting people to sign petitions, writing articles, etc. Fir most people they won't get the chance to see royalty more than once so I think it's mean-spirited to ruin that event for them.

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JuliesBicycle · 14/03/2023 17:23

People have no right to stand at the side of a public road and get the view they want in absolute quiet, or only hearing cheers.

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MarshaMelrose · 14/03/2023 17:23

JuliesBicycle · 14/03/2023 17:08

There does not have to be a groundswell of discontent before people re allowed to protest.

I've said, quite clearly, that protesting in itself is not a problem. It's their right. I guess, legally, they can also be a pain with it and try to ruin other people's enjoyment of the occasion. To me that seems mean-spirited.

MarshaMelrose · 14/03/2023 17:25

JuliesBicycle · 14/03/2023 17:23

People have no right to stand at the side of a public road and get the view they want in absolute quiet, or only hearing cheers.

Do you mean... 'they they dont have the right to expect'...

Serenster · 14/03/2023 17:26

JuliesBicycle · 14/03/2023 15:48

Did not happen to the Queen though.

It did, just not recently, which clouds people’s views.

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JuliesBicycle · 14/03/2023 17:28

Has it ever occurred to you that they are not trying to spoil peoples enjoyment? They are protesting.

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JuliesBicycle · 14/03/2023 17:29

@Serenster when? Charles has already had eggs thrown at him three times.

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MarshaMelrose · 14/03/2023 17:30

JuliesBicycle · 14/03/2023 17:28

Has it ever occurred to you that they are not trying to spoil peoples enjoyment? They are protesting.

Maybe they're not trying, they just don't care. Because that's the outcome.

Yesthatismychildsigh · 14/03/2023 17:33

LittleFingerStrength · 14/03/2023 13:14

I don't want a Republic.

I don't have much respect for Charles and Camilla.

They are a pair of cheats, so religious and environmental hypocrites.

I don't like Harry, everything we all suffer due to him - loss of trade and increased security issues - is as a direct result of their selfishness.

They walk amongst us.😂

MarshaMelrose · 14/03/2023 17:34

JuliesBicycle · 14/03/2023 17:29

@Serenster when? Charles has already had eggs thrown at him three times.

Why is that a good thing, though. Say your dad worked for an electricity company and someone blamed him for the energy prices, would you happy with people keep throwing things at him?

Serenster · 14/03/2023 17:43

Not that I’m your personal Google, but here is one example. It happened more than once.

news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/2164877.stm

Harold Wilson had absolutely loads thrown at him at one stage on the 1970s - 14 or so in a couple of weeks. He probably holds the record.

Roussette · 14/03/2023 17:47

There are enough chances to go and view the Royal Family, when protesters aren't there... I think it is only fair that those who want to protest can turn up at the odd occasion.

They'll all be moved on and out for the Coronation anyway.