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Charles was welcomed with boos that said, “Not my King

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King Charles was once more met by anti-monarchy demonstrators as he entered York Minster for a Maundy Thursday ceremony.

It came after comparable protests in locations the monarch had recently visited, such as Milton Keynes, Colchester, and Westminster Abbey.

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People holding posters and donning hoodies that said “not my king” participated in the protest, which was organized by the advocacy group Republic.

The remainder of the crowd booed as a man with a microphone shouted “power to the people” and “raise the republic.”

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Charles’s trip to York is being held exactly a month before his coronation is due to take place.

Demonstrators have said their campaigning is building up to the day of the ceremony on May 6.

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The King arrived with the Queen Consort for the service at the historic church, where he will be distributing the Maundy Money, earlier this morning.

They were welcomed by the Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell.

Anti-monarchy protestors hold signs as they demonstrate near the York Minster in York, Britain, April 6, 2023. REUTERS/Phil Noble
A significant portion of the crowd appeared to be part of the demonstration (Picture: Reuters)
Royal enthusiasts gather near the York Minster in York, Britain, April 6, 2023. REUTERS/Phil Noble
Several royal fans were among them, with some bringing flags with them (Picture: Reuters)

On his previous visit to York in November last year, Charles had to dodge eggs that were thrown at him.

A 23-year-old student named Patrick Thelwell was arrested, but later pleaded not guilty to a public order offence.

Today’s trip to the city comes after new details were revealed about the upcoming coronation, including the extravagantly decorated design of the invitation and the roles some family members will be playing in the ceremony.

A YouGov poll released by Republic earlier this week said 52% of the public was not interested in the coronation, with 72% saying the Royal Family should pay for it themselves.

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