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Protestors were heard bellowing chants of ‘Not my King’ as King Charles III and Camilla, Queen Consort made their way up the Royal Mile.
His Majesty is being presented the Honours of Scotland which is made up of the oldest crown jewels in the UK including the Crown of Scotland, Sceptre, and the Sword of Elizabeth.
The Royal Procession made its way from Holyrood Palace at 1.50pm on Wednesday, July 5 and as the King followed, a small but vocal group of anti-monarchy protesters made their views known as they shouted and booed his arrival.
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However, much of it was drowned out by the cheers from thousands of supporters as his car drove through the Royal Mile.
The anti-monarchy-themed chants continued as he exited the car with Camilla and went into the cathedral where he will be presented with the regalia.
This comes after the protestors heckled the Peoples’ Procession and guests of honour as they entered St Giles’ Cathedral to wait for the arrival of His Majesty.
Counter-protests have also been spotted and heard chanting ‘Long live the King’ in defiance.
Earlier this morning, a group of royalists stood next to the Republican protest group holding Union Jacks in support of the King’s visit.
