The Metropolitan Police has been heavily criticised over the detentions, with some campaign groups likening the "incredibly alarming" arrests to "something you would expect to see in Moscow, not London". Now our freedoms are under attack in his name."
"I have been told many times the monarch is there to defend our freedoms.
Posting to Twitter, Mr Smith said there was "no longer a right to peaceful protest in the UK". Graham Smith was released by the Met Police around 11pm on Saturday, while the majority of his Republic colleagues continued to be held. The chief executive of an anti-monarchy group who was among 52 people arrested on the day of the King's coronation has been released after nearly 16 hours in police custody. Head of anti-monarchy protesters released after 16 hours in police custody Stay here for all the latest updates and reaction as Charles' Coronation weekend continues. The Coronation is a deeply religious ceremony steeped in symbolism and its prayers took the theme of "Called to Serve", an attribute associated with the late Queen who pledged her life to the Commonwealth.īefore the crowning, the archbishop delivered a sermon to the 2,300 guests, a gathering of world leaders, celebrities, UK politicians, foreign royalty, everyday heroes and the royal family. The historic moment watched around the globe, was a fulfilment of the King's destiny following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, last September after a 70-year reign. "The coronations have all been held at different times of the year so it becomes less of a comparison, but it's still overall an interesting fact."Ĭharles became the 40th reigning sovereign to be crowned at Westminster Abbey, the nation's coronation church since 1066, as Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby placed St Edward's Crown on his head. "It isn't unusual at this (or any) time of year to see rain, more of just a coincidence that they have all seen rain at points throughout the day. The historic average for the day is 16C.Ī Met Office spokesman said: "Rain on coronations seems to be a running theme - for the coronation today, we saw rain. On Saturday in central London, the Met Office said temperatures managed to creep up to 15C. The rain also hasn't stopped Brits from enjoying their own street parties today. The planned flypast was scaled back due to the weather with just the Red Arrows and helicopters to soar over Buckingham Palace. Thousands of people lined The Mall to catch a glimpse of the royals after a huge military procession through the capital.
After Saturday's historic Coronation of King Charles, street parties are underway across the country.
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