A GROUP calling for an end to the monarchy has been protesting in Edinburgh as the Royal family arrives for Holyrood Week.
The King and Queen touched down yesterday via helicopter, and have been spotted at events across the city already.
They were met with Republic Edinburgh campaigners who were holding a rally outside the Scottish Parliament building.
Activists were also seen holding placards that spelt out “not my king” within sight of the annual Royal Garden Party at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
Republic Edinburgh outside Scottish Parliament. (C) @republicedinburgh/Instagram
Republic is a campaign group “committed to the abolition of the monarchy” and organises events across the country to raise awareness of their cause.
Yesterday, they shared images of protestors holding bright yellow placards that read “Citizen not Subject” and “Down with the Crown”.
Local activists gathered at Holyrood as King Charles III received the keys to the city of Edinburgh to kick off his week-long residence at the palace.
Before the protest, Republic Edinburgh said: “Join us for our next protest so we can make sure that Charles and Camilla get the welcome to Edinburgh that they deserve and ensure they get the message – Edinburgh doesn’t want a King.
“We’ll also be making it clear to the Lord Provost that he’s no business giving the keys of our city to an unelected, unaccountable monarch who has never called Edinburgh home.”
Holyrood Week or “Royal Week” is when the reigning Monarch visits a variety of regions in Scotland, meeting members of the community and hosting a series of events.
Yesterday, the Royals also enjoyed a garden party at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, alongside some of his first female Scottish bodyguards.
Republic protestors climbed a nearby hill and were seen holding large signs that spelt out “not my king”.
Campaigners shared: “Republic Edinburgh activists have just told Charles he’s not their King at a Royal Garden Party”.
The Royal family will be participating in events across the country until Friday.
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