In Edinburgh, monarchy-haters heckled King Charles and one brandished a sign that read, “F*** imperialism, remove the monarchy.”
Crowds had gathered in the nation’s capital on September 11 to hear King Charles officially announced as the Queen’s successor by the Lord Lyon King of Arms, who is in charge of overseeing state ceremonies in Scotland.
At the renowned Edinburgh Castle, His Majesty’s State Trumpeters played a fanfare, and the Lord Lyon King of Arms read a proclamation for the King, drawing jeers and boos from other spectators.
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There were audible boos from the audience as the Lord Lyon King of Arms Joseph Morrow concluded his proclamation in Edinburgh by stating, “God Save the King,” while other speakers urged for a republic.
One protester was at Mercat Cross in the Scottish capital when police arrived and they took her away.
One man shouted: “Let her go! It’s free speech!”
Other said: “Have some respect.”
Police have confirmed that a 22-year-old woman was arrested “in connection with a breach of the peace”.
A spokeswoman for Police Scotland said: “A 22-year-old woman was arrested outside St Giles’ Cathedral, Edinburgh, on Sunday 11 September, 2022 in connection with a breach of the peace.”
