Coronation: Police will not stop anti-monarchy protests unless they cause ‘serious disruption’
The Independent says Police will not stop anti-monarchy protests during the coronation unless they cause “serious disruption” or break the law, a senior officer has said.
Republican groups are planning a series of “Not My King” demonstrations on Saturday, and officers fear some factions may attempt to cause disruption.
Several anti-monarchy demonstrators were arrested or spoken to by police during proclamation ceremonies for King Charles III that followed the Queen’s death in September.
But Metropolitan Police deputy assistant commissioner Ade Adelekan said officers would not intervene over someone merely “holding a placard” in London.