Anti-Monarchy Protest Erupts in London during Commonwealth Day Service
Protesters from the anti-monarchy group Republic gathered near Westminster Abbey, chanting slogans and staging a demonstration against the royal family.
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On Monday, while the royal family attended the Commonwealth Day service in London, a group of protesters staged an anti-monarchy demonstration. Members of the Republic group were observed chanting anti-monarchy slogans and holding signs with the message "Down with the crown" near Westminster Abbey, the venue for the service.
Formerly known as Empire Day, Commonwealth Day is commemorated annually on the second Monday of March as a celebration of the Commonwealth of Nations. This year's service marked 75 years since the establishment of the Commonwealth.
Notably absent from the service was King Charles, who is currently undergoing treatment for an unspecified form of cancer. While the queen and other members of the royal family were in attendance, Charles shared a video message expressing the significance of the Commonwealth, likening it to the wiring of a house and emphasizing the shared perspectives and experiences among its members.
Following the passing of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, in September 2022, Charles ascended the throne and was officially crowned in May 2023 at Westminster Abbey. As the monarch of the United Kingdom and 14 other Commonwealth realms, including Australia, Canada, and New Zealand, Charles plays a significant role within the Commonwealth community.
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