In a dramatic turn of events, the leader of the anti-monarchy group Republic was arrested just hours before King Charles' coronation, which took place on Saturday. Several others were also arrested. The arrest occurred as the leader was amidst a few hundred demonstrators, clad in yellow t-shirts, who had assembled along the procession route in central London. The Republic group had previously announced its intention to stage the largest protest against a British monarch in modern history. Distinguished by their attire of red, white, and blue, these protesters held up signs reading "Not My King" and made their presence known. Throughout the ceremony, they expressed their dissent by booing and singing songs, including one with the lyrics "he is just a normal man". The London police had issued a prior warning, stating that they would not permit any disruptions to the day's celebrations. In response to the protest, they formed a protective ring around the demonstrators.
