A woman has been arrested after a protester was seen holding an anti-monarchy sign during the announcement of the new King in Edinburgh.
Sunday, September 11, 2022, 4:49 pm Shortly before the ceremony on Sunday afternoon (September 11), a protester appeared in the crowd across from Stavros Mercat. He was holding a sign that read ‘f*** imperialism, abolish the monarchy’. The police appeared behind her and took her away, causing the crowd to applaud. One man shouted: “Leave her alone, it’s free speech,” while others shouted: “Have some respect.” Police officers on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh. Police confirmed the arrest. A police spokesman said a 22-year-old woman was arrested “in connection with a breach of the peace”. It came after boos were heard during the event. The national anthem was then sung, but then people were heard calling for democracy. After the Lord Lyon King of Arms gave three cheers, saying “hip hip” to the “hooray” replies, a second boo was heard. Some mourners called them “disrespectful”, saying they should have avoided the proclamation if they believed in a democracy.
Additional report from PA.
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