Anti-monarchy protesters say they’re not sorry for protesting at the coronation

‘People are going to food banks because they can’t afford to eat. [Royals] go to food banks for photo opportunities. ’
Anti-monarchy protesters say why they’re not sorry for protesting at the coronation.
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[@1997CWR]

I feel like the people protesting seem a lot better informed and well-spoken on the issues.

[@oneshothunter9877]

Compared to...?

[@josephyates9936]

@@oneshothunter9877 The people supporting the royal family for a start ...

[@robwalker3417]

​@@oneshothunter9877 Compared to those waving flags in celebration of their own subjugation. Not really the actions of the rational.

[@cdean2789]

Human Rights Watch slammed Saturday's arrest by UK police of protesters at the coronation of King Charles III as "incredibly alarming". "This is something you would expect to see in Moscow, not London," the campaign group said, attacking the UK government for its "increasingly averse" stance on public demonstrations.

[@williamnunn8847]

Look up what happened to children in kamaloops in BC Canada 🇨🇦 in 1967 involving the royals

[@Person-gk5ee]

People died for our democratic right to peacefully protest

[@markh2355]

Yes, the queens and kings forces died for their right to be moaning gits. I took the queens shilling (a bit more actually) a long time ago.

[@johnbrewer9833]

Protest peacefully by all means but not sitting in the middle of the roads preventing people from going to work.

[@Person-gk5ee]

@@johnbrewer9833 I’m not on about just stop oil I’m on about people in public places getting signs taken off them.

[@markh2355]

@@johnbrewer9833 exactly, that's when we should stop the hearts and minds approach and start the heads and shins approach. I watched a guy stopped from taking his wife to a cancer appointment! They were lucky it wasn't me. The police protect their right to protest. Something bad is going to happen one day!

[@mitch697]

Well the ship already sailed on free speech a while back but they liked it when the state were doing their bidding. This is just the natural evolution of the same thing they have been in support of for years.

[@chrisbrowning550]

Keep freedom of speech and keep it peaceful.

[@mgDuckyyy]

The United kingdom does not have Freedom of Speech. We have Freedom of Expression.

[@aleccap5946]

No such thing in the UK

[@simonmultiverse6349]

Here's something they don't know about the monarchy: The monarchy *DOES NOT HAVE ANY POWER* !!! The person you should complain about, the one who affects your life, is the *PRIME MINISTER* and the *GOVERNMENT* !! Those are the people you should complain about!

[@savagerjspeed1855]

@@simonmultiverse6349I am a fan of the royal family, we need a king, because the queen died

[@GloriousSonOfYork]

​@@simonmultiverse6349 there are multiple confirmed accounts of the royal family exerting their not inconsiderable influence upon successive prime ministers and their governments. Having now listened to the whole video, how do the arguments match up? On the one side you have people worried about the disparity of wealth, and the need for a balancing of the scales. The other side: "he does everything for the nation".

[@caitlin1142]

Notice how the arguments against it are much stronger

[@davedixon2068]

In your opinion of course, other people believe the opposite to be true.. Your problem is convincing them that they are wrong and you are right.

[@wendyturney8914]

No, they are just louder .

[@MLVL312]

Against what?

[@yoloswaggins7121]

​@@davedixon2068 Lol no. Abolishing the monarchy is objectively the correct position.

[@davedixon2068]

@@yoloswaggins7121 only in your belief system

[@srf2112]

Who would want a tampon for a king?

[@gail9299]

Oh no, I'd forgotten, thank you for reminding me 🤢☹️

[@alans9806]

A tampon's a bleedin' necessity

[@stearrow_3245]

Regardless of whether you're a staunch monarchist or not it's not remotely ok that protesters were arrested. Freedom of speech includes freedom to express dissapproval with the monarchy and the suggestion that it doesn't/shouldn't is not compatible with the core concept of the UK as a country.

[@tommywilliams9414]

But the UK doesn’t have freedom of speech it has freedom of expression not the same thing.

[@prophetsnake]

@@tommywilliams9414 Doesn't matter much, soon there will be no UK, and nobody will miss you.

[@bhgp1976]

The protesters arrested were deemed a security risk

[@akwamarsunzal]

Yes, they have the right to protest, absolutely! Sorry, I didn´t see anyone arrested in the video? Can you tell me the timestamp in the video where the police were arresting peaceful protestors? Thanks in advance.

[@stearrow_3245]

@@tommywilliams9414 Human Rights act 1998 Article 10 Freedom of expression 1Everyone has the right to freedom of expression. This right shall include freedom to hold opinions and to receive and impart information and ideas without interference by public authority and regardless of frontiers.

[@kevinmcgrath8310]

They’re kept in place to remind us of ours .

[@christopherchristos7275]

I'm absolutely on the fence with regard to the royals......but freedom to protest is incredibly important.

[@tobeytransport2802]

I agree but what does it say about Charles (and our government of course, but at least we can vote them out, not that Starmer has done any better to be fair) that he hasn’t condemned the arrest of peaceful protesters at his coronation by officers who swore an oath to him? It is often claimed that the monarchy upholds our rights and freedoms but it doesn’t seem to be doing that at the moment and I can’t really think of an example where it has ever done that. I am quite envious of many continental European countries which not only have more parties to choose from than us but also get to elect an independent head of state (along with a parliament which then chooses a prime minister) to counteract and challenge the prime minister. And often these presidents are quite popular as symbols of unity and democracy in their countries.

[@ChristosChristophi-er7wi]

Exactly this!

[@Castle743]

I just think it's time to Stop..Paying and paying these billioares for tradition ..huh With so much need with the people Does not make sense

[@marcuschonglanceanderson2390]

The monarch is the country itself. These illegal protests are high treason.

[@vetarlittorf1807]

@@tobeytransport2802 Except having a king is better since they are politically neutral and are not subjected to electoral pressure.

[@idnwiw]

Nice to see that perspective also. I have always from British people the argument that the monarchy brings in so many tourists. As an Austrian, let me tell you: You can make even more money from tourists from a previous monarchy: All of the former palaces can be opened for tourism, used as museums, offices for the president and even lot's of flats for ordinary people

[@TheLampini]

Well said - we’d earn more if they were gone! They restrict access and cost so much when people are struggling. Versailles in France welcomes more visitors and they got wise to this ridiculous institution. This tasteless display of obscene wealth is insulting to every non-oligarch in the country.

[@markrobinowitz8473]

We should put the Windsors in a museum.

[@peteryoungpeteryoung965]

Always been my argument, tourists will still come to see the palace's and we won't have to pay billions for the monarchy's upkeep. It's a disgrace that the protest organisers were arrested, this is supposed to be a democracy ffs. Pity they don't arrest the paedo prince.

[@patriciarowe6685]

The thing is they would give the Flatts to illegals and the Brits would still be on the streets.

[@josephyates9936]

France has much more tourists than the UK as well. Imagine Buckingham Palace being open to tourists like the Louvre in Paris...

[@MistMonkey]

Nice to see that the people protesting are actually polite and cave intelegent discusions with the interviewer.

[@no-oneinparticular7264]

That was on Camera, totally different in reality with some of them.

[@mykola2]

@@no-oneinparticular7264 Like with any other group of people: some are quiet - some are not, some are intelligent - some are not. They are part of the country and had every right to express their oppinion. For me one of the most insulting bits was the need to actually ask permission from the police on an open pulic day like this to do what they were doing. It was a loud public gathering and arresting those who shouted what some did not like to hear - while not arresting others who shouted a pro oppinion was plainly disgusting. And I haven't seen news where a pro-monarch was arrested for "suspicion of conspiracy to commit public nuisance"...

[@richardgallagher4880]

@@jenny4204 Who are you giving orders to?

[@TrimTrimmer]

Not one intelligent discussion but yes they are polite to the interviewer.

[@frankesposito2182]

Are you guys the Commoners ???

[@ant647448336]

I appreciate the fact that they've come out to express their opinions in a non-riotous way. I am also indifferent to the monarchy.

[@Stupidityindex]

A still tongue makes a happy life - 1970 era TV series The Prisoner

[@cdean2789]

Human Rights Watch slammed Saturday's arrest by UK police of protesters at the coronation of King Charles III as "incredibly alarming". "This is something you would expect to see in Moscow, not London," the campaign group said, attacking the UK government for its "increasingly averse" stance on public demonstrations.

[@Stupidityindex]

@@cdean2789 The SCOTUS writes of its own stench.

[@Paul-rm9ev]

@@Stupidityindex Staying silent in the face of injustice ensures its perpetuation.

[@ruadhagainagaidheal9398]

@@cdean2789Human Rights Watch is a loony left organisation - who gives a flying duck what they think ?

[@MM-yi9zn]

Class structure is ingrained in English life & has been. It’s been going on for centuries. Inherited entitlement is massively unfair especially when people cannot afford food & heating. Taxpayers money on spectacle. What has KC really done for the country?

[@suzannebouse8747]

Throughout history this has always been the case the poor suffer and the rich get richer

[@warriorjin1815]

When there’s 1 rule for one man and another rule for another. Then there’s definitely something to protest against, there’s core problems that need to be addressed. Prime example prince Andrew not behind bars when his associates were and die behind bars.

[@James-ds5zq]

Like the blacks roaming the streets in militant groups.

[@Elcrisso1]

Prince Andrew is not King Charles. What’s the 1 rule for King Charles you were referring to?

[@warriorjin1815]

@@Elcrisso1 it’s clear you didn’t understand the point I was trying to make but it’s ok. Have a good day.

[@Elcrisso1]

@@jenny4204 Wow, you’re very rude aren’t you

[@29friockheim]

He was never found guilty

[@falconeshield]

If Charles believed so, he should've paid out of his own pocket.

[@cdean2789]

1.8 billion pounds sterling

[@michaelrowsell1160]

@@cdean2789 Worthless currency if the Monarchy disappeared .

[@wallboyzx]

He in essence has paid for it himself. The revenue from the crown estates which the royal family own and is given back to the government is ~300 million whereas the sovereign grant the government give to the royal family is ~100 million, so the UK government nets a surplus of ~200 million from the royal family, enough to cover the coronation!

[@walton836]

​@@michaelrowsell1160the uk makes most its money off finance and arms deals

[@jc6087]

He did.

[@lukeshilling7446]

When the guy with the farming background is asked what charles does for the country, he seems to struggle for an answer. He just trots out the same old royalist lines

[@pcb1623]

I think the revelation they've got rid of the royal yacht was valid & heartwarming 😂 what a laugh! Pure comedy 🎭⚜️😵

[@jimmyt_1988]

Not everyone has such information readily available in their head. However, here are some of the ways he contributes to the UK. Please note, I am indifferent to this: 1. Royal duties: As the longest-serving Prince of Wales, King Charles has carried out a wide range of royal duties on behalf of the Queen. These include attending ceremonial events, visiting organizations and institutions, and representing the UK during official visits abroad. 2. Charitable work: King Charles is actively involved in numerous charitable organizations and initiatives. He founded The Prince's Trust in 1976, which has become one of the UK's leading youth charities, and he is the patron or president of over 400 other charities. Through his charitable work, he has helped improve the lives of countless individuals in the UK and beyond. 3. Environmental advocacy: King Charles has been a prominent advocate for environmental causes, championing issues such as climate change, sustainable agriculture, and conservation. He has used his position to raise awareness, support research, and promote sustainable practices across various sectors. 4. Cultural patronage: King Charles is a patron of numerous arts, culture, and heritage organizations in the UK. Through his patronage, he supports the preservation and promotion of British culture, history, and artistic endeavours. 5. Economic contributions: The Duchy of Cornwall, a private estate established in 1337, provides King Charles with an income for his personal and public expenses. The Duchy's assets are managed to provide financial benefits for the heir to the throne while also supporting rural communities, agriculture, and sustainable development. 6. Diplomatic role: King Charles has represented the UK in various diplomatic capacities throughout his life. He has attended state functions, met with foreign dignitaries, and undertaken official visits to strengthen relationships with other countries. His various roles and responsibilities as the Prince of Wales and now Kind, have had a significant impact on the UK in areas such as charity, environmental advocacy, cultural patronage, and diplomacy.

[@Giancarlo_Sforza]

@@jimmyt_1988 I'm sure David Beckam does the same things let's make him king Attending events and cutting few ribbons here and there does not justify their existence dude!

[@66kaisersoza]

When you have an agenda, you only want to show the most ignorant to represent the other side..

[@johnou.k.3780]

What do you want him to do then , already bringing in more money than you will ever do for this country

[@fs.pureblood]

He's also a founder member of the WEF great reset. That in itself should be enough to make him abdicate. Oh and he's married to a divorcee which as far as I'm aware that hasn't changed since Edward 8th.

[@randomfarmer]

The fact that they always fall back on tourism and "bringing money into the country" is so telling if you think about it. What, that's all they do? The French have no monarchy and have no problem bringing in tourists; tourists would come here anyway, they're here to see the monarch's house, not the monarch himself. They're also here for Madame Tussauds, the Globe, the Tate Modern and everything else that has nothing to do with the monarchy.

[@ThomasPrior-wv6zn]

buck pal is being refurbed at tax payers money for 790,000£ and he wont even live in it still he may turn it into a mosque knowing him

[@VMM34]

True. Plus, that tourist money stays in London, we don't see any of it up north

[@LANCSKID]

And Windsor Legoland! 👎

[@aaronstorey9712]

They are also bloody good diplomats. And much better than any president or prime minister as head of state

[@proselytizingorthodoxpente8304]

This is true. I'm not that bothered either way, but its surprising how often that argument is made

[@martinhambleton5076]

Freedom, by its very nature, allows everyone to have an opinion and not someone else's opinion.

[@ryand141]

No such thing. Freedom? Do you pay taxes? Well, then, you are not free. You are a subject.

[@martinhambleton5076]

@Ryan D What are you if you live off the state by claiming the dole paid by taxes by the people who work? That must be freedom achieved at the expense of others? The said above get all of the health care, dental care, etc? Even house quite possibly? Which would put you in the income bracket of around £50K per annum. Interesting!

[@ryand141]

@@martinhambleton5076 What are you if you live off the state? Unemployed and entitled to social security (assistance). That's what is was set up to do. UC does not pay you 50k a year. You cannot even afford to pay Council tax. So, you have a system whereby you can get financial help but not enough to pay your bills, which means accumulating more debt. That's great for the debt companies and hedge funds. I'll guarantee that the politicians are the ones benefiting off poor people's misery. Anyway, do you want asylum seekers to get all the financial assistance, then, cus that's where it is going right now? Meanwhile people who have served this country are on the streets. What a joke this country has become and you support the monarchy? Shame on you.

[@nialloneill5097]

@@martinhambleton5076 You should be so lucky, better chance of winning pools. Remarkable how people resent others on benefits, assuming they have it made, what f_ckin arrogance and BULLSH_T yet they have oft paid more into system, and do not idle when on benefits, the DWP does not allow that, anyway, although decent people always wish to give, usually for free, including many carers and volunteers, without which this country would collapse, although imaterialistic

[@thewomble1509]

@@martinhambleton5076 You may know this but I'll take the chance: most people who claim benefits also pay Council Tax, a rent or mortgage, bedroom tax (remember that little cash grab?) etc. Perhaps you need to understand the benefits system instead of spewing out bile filled old tropes old bean.

[@BjorckBengt]

Coronation, the world's biggest non-event. They guy born with a silver spoon in his mouth finally got his crown to play with, lol!

[@ShadowPhoenixMaximus]

Tell that to all the foreign tourists who flock to properties owned by the royal family.

[@Korschtal]

@@ShadowPhoenixMaximus Yeah, because Germany and France haven't seen a tourist since becoming a republic...

[@ShadowPhoenixMaximus]

@FreeMobileGames4u They don't drain the public coffees like so many activists claim. Not to mention they donate large portions of it to charity. They also generate more money for the economy via tourism. Perhaps you could make better use of the land - just like the Africans did when they kicked out the white farmers?

[@sayithowitis1]

​@@anahata2009 how much does France raise from it .

[@notgarybrown]

@@ShadowPhoenixMaximus Only two royal attractions make the UK's top 100 tourist destinations. Chester Zoo beats the pants of Windor/Buckingham palace in terms of tourism revenue.

[@shamimali9868]

It's either Democracy or Monarchy , you can't have both .

[@davedixon2068]

course you can

[@davedixon2068]

And we have, the Kings roll is minimal the Government rules.

[@AlbertTheGamer-gk7sn]

Democracy and monarchy are NOT mutually exclusive, and you can have a country that is neither a democracy nor a monarchy, we call them, "socialist" or "authoritarian" republics.

[@DonatusOkechukwuOkoli-zc7nz]

Don't the British MPs get elected? It's from the MPs the Prime minister and his or her cabinet ministers are drawn from. Don't the British Mayors and the councilors get elected?. More so the British Queen regnant or King just a ceremonial monarch and head of state. As far as right thinking people are concerned the United kingdom is over 95% democracy.

[@NilsAlmquist-d9k]

@@davedixon2068 If the King's role is minimum - why do we need him at all? You can't have it both ways.

[@nicolamartin4666]

Royal family stinks of power and inequality. The day made me feel depressed as I am struggling with cost of living and paying bills. As a tax payer, I feel that the money could have gone to more deserving causes.

[@kevinhunter-yf4nr]

What money?

[@bensims7501]

You know when you die!? Should your money go to the goverment or should you be able to pass it on to your children, regardless of them not doing anything for it

[@bobmarley2140]

@@bensims7501 These people don't think critically, you're wasting your time

[@daftdigital]

Just lost my home, couldn't keep up. Watching the media spin everything and lie daily, it's just sickening, it's good to see people who care stand up.

[@kevinhunter-yf4nr]

@@daftdigital you feel you lost your home because of the monarchy?

[@aliancemd]

I don’t think the monarchy brings tourism, it’s the palace and castles, like in all the other countries where people go to see the castles.

[@Korschtal]

You'd think that would have occurred to the monarchists by now, but I guess if they don't have any good argument they have to use weak ones.

[@gs7828]

Versailles for example. Also, Austria is a republic, Italy too. People visit Rome and world capitals, see the shiny castles and statues.

[@lyndoncmp5751]

The Coronation itself brought in tourists. I saw lots interviewed on tv over the days saying they are in England specifically to see the Coronation. I personally know someone who's travelled from Australia for the Coronation, so of course things like this bring in lots of tourists.

[@mrbojangles5313]

Don’t forget legoland

[@gavroche24]

Exactly! It is the castles, the palace, etc. not who is the king and the rest of them. I visited the Great Wall of China and I did not care who lived there before.

[@jx__xj6308]

Good on the protestors. We need people to stand up against tyranny and unelected power, it's the only way to stop fascism. Abolishing the monarchy is a fundamental step towards a fairer and more equal society ✌

[@PazBinv1]

LOL

[@davedixon2068]

Where does tyranny come in? The tyranny currently is in the elected house. If you dont like it vote them out and someone else in. And a point about Fascism there haven't been any fascist Kings, the Fascist Leaders were all dictators who were voted in then changed the rules so you couldn't get them out, a bit like the GOP is doing in some American States at the moment, so be careful what you wish for, you might just get it!!

[@Bennardstein]

From that that statement. Your not even british. I believe 90% of united kingdom love their monarchy. Only 10% of idiot person against it.

[@wendyturney8914]

In a perfect world but sacking the monarchy would not stop tyranny or fascism and it would not create a fairer and more equal society. The monarch is the ultimate servant of the UK, he couldn't be much more equal than that and he has no political power, he can only advise so he wouldn't have much opportunity for tyranny or fascism. In any event King Charles is a sensitive and kind man but I really don't rate any of our politicians at the moment and wouldn't want any of them as Head of State.

[@MLVL312]

B.S.

[@dretheman123]

The Prince Andrew debacle was a real eye opener for a lot of people, as it really put into perspective that the Royal Family are not bound to the legal and moral rulings we as U.K citizens follow everyday. It’s clear that the family prioritises their public perception and status over doing the right things, and serving their country which they harp on about over and over. This pushback from a big portion of the nation was inevitable.

[@laurenjames1277]

Absolutely!! I think it’s disgusting that people are actively CHOOSING to forget the family’s involvement with some of the most prolific peodophiles !!!

[@paulthomas-hh2kv]

In UK law Andrew done nothing, prostitutes cashing in

[@mariamatusiewicz4280]

The monarchy and all their ancestors will face final judgement right after death. Christ the King is the Judge who seats on the Throne in Heavenly Court. They will not get away with their crime.

[@wendyturney8914]

Prince Andrew is an arrogant and not very nice man. Like Harry he always thought he would have a privileged life without having to work for it. His choice of friends and the choices he made were ill advised. However the lady who brought the allegations about him was 17 and in the UK old enough to make her own decisions. It took her over 20 years when she was married and living in Australia for her to bring charges just before the Queen's jubilee. She had already tried to blackmail another wealthy man but had lost her case. Andrew was always supportive of our Queen and helped her every day while she was in Windsor. He should accept his retirement and be left alone.

[@al1792]

Yeah, because the royal family are now more transparent, we are seeing who they really are.

[@rabbitss11]

Heartening to hear and see the anti royals raising some very valid points, big thumbs up

[@tenniskinsella7768]

Not for me big thumbs down

[@nataliasmith2410]

Like what?

[@scienceevolves4417]

What valid points? Not heard a single one that would warrant abolishing the institution of monarchy. (Let alone suggestions on a replacement of a void that it would inevitably create!)

[@bobmarley2140]

I wasn't paying attention what were the good points?

[@scienceevolves4417]

@@bobmarley2140 the closest one was the fatchick in her 30s who looks like a 65yr old claiming the monarchy should have "slimmed down on" coronation festivities...

[@Will-kt5jk]

5:49 “What does he do for the country?” “Oh, er, he does everything!”

[@seekingabsolution1907]

No he doesn't.

[@ppo2424]

@@seekingabsolution1907 He does a lot though.

[@Zemlchka357]

​​@@ppo2424can you list at least 5 things that the king does?

[@Korschtal]

@@Zemlchka357 No, no... he does everything... here are no tourists in Germany, ever; no-one visits Berlin, or the castles in Bavaria. We have no foreign currency in Germany without a royal family to bring tourists, and farming has collapsed now we don't have a king to tell us how to do it any more. We regularly pray for the day you send our royals back and we can do some proper grovelling again. There may be some sarcasm in the previous paragraph.

[@TheLampini]

I know - I laughed out loud at this 😂 He does f-all.

[@henryschwaiger6568]

Not my king. The WEF's king.

[@robsurname4054]

250 million to pay for this coronation at a time of hardship in the country. Why ? Surely Charles should pay ? Also 354 million EACH AND EVERY year could be spent on the NHS

[@cambs0181]

Wouldn't make a dent. That divided up between 68 million of us is about 8 quid each a year. Cut corporation tax and make the UK a more welcoming country to companies wishing to invest, create more jobs and try to fix some of the damage with the EU by negotiating better post brexit trade deals. Then take the revenue from that via indirect taxation such as VAT and start investing it properly into a more generous welfare state.

[@maninthestreet01]

The annual NHS budget is over £180B, so an extra £354m would have little impact.

[@robsurname4054]

70,000 operations at least

[@cdean2789]

He's worth 1.8 billion pounds sterling

[@JesusSavesTheLostBrokenConfuse]

Most People who work and dont even own homes are supporting Charles, they dont care about their future nor their children. Goes to show how powerful propaganda can be.

[@markrobinowitz8473]

"You don't vote for Kings!" - Monty Python and the Holy Grail

[@michaelrowsell1160]

The Monty Python team support the Crown .

[@MrAgonizomai]

That’s exactly why a King/Queen is a good thing. It keeps the head of state out of the grubby scuffles of politics. No republic will be set up in this land in my name.

[@markrobinowitz8473]

@@MrAgonizomai Queen Elizabeth (through her Governor General) overthrew the elected government of Gough Whitlam in Australia in 1975. Australia's head of state is the House of Windsor, too. The divine right of Kings should be left in history.

[@patriciadocherty493]

Help! Help! I'm being repressed..

[@mizzboomorris3276]

I WILL VOTE FOR HIM FOR SURE, IN MY SUPPORT, IF HIS PEACE RELATIONS WITH OTHER RACES MEANS THAT 'PUTIN CANNOT COMPLETELY DOMINATE, TO TRY TO SHOVE MY COUNTRIE'S FREEDOM UNDER HIS GUNS. OR MAKE MY FELLOW COUNTRY MAN STARVE IN PUTINS OPPRESSION OR WAR CRIME. IF HE HELPS IN OUR MUTUAL SURVIVAL, I WILL VOTE FOR HIM WITH ALL OF MY HEART AND SOUL.@@@@@

[@dianesaenger9412]

Let them them be Royal as a part of history but a complete separation for governance. No more taxpayer support, if they can maintain a residence then keep it - just like everyone else. Pay taxes - just like everyone else.

[@maxington26]

should just be confined to history. it's embarrassing.

[@dirtybeatfreak]

they do pay taxes...a lot more than you do

[@nathijomac]

​@@dirtybeatfreak no, they don't, which is the problem

[@coconutcubes5750]

@@nathijomac They are not legally bound to, but they do voluntarily pay taxes (?) Sorry not a British but I thought that is the case, is it? And as a non-British, I personally want the monarchy to stay, it's really a huge part of the UK history, but I also understand why there are voices to support the abolishment of it.

[@flujab1707]

Taxpayer support. You know it breaks down to 1 pound 29 pence per person per year yeah? Huge amount of money i know, tell me, what else could you use that 1 pound 29 pence on that would generate hundreds of millions of pounds oer year in return? No, just hate them for no good or even real reason? The monarchy are actually important to modern day britain whether you like to admit it or not.

[@BitterRock]

"but but muh tourism!" Apparently tourism justifies parasitism. One family living it up on other people's coerced taxes. Unbelievable that some people can't see the flaw in this argumentation.

[@angelasingh4775]

“I would rather have a king and a stable family!!” 😂😂😂😂😂 you couldn’t find a more dysfunctional family

[@lenataylor9892]

I think you probably could, it's just the royal family are in the public eye. Get a grip.

[@dinghysupreme2972]

Try looking in parliament, or at literally any politician.

[@Will-ux1dg]

@Angela Singh Stable family you must be joking . They are a bunch of perverts and weirdos who take as much as they can get from the country .

[@angelasingh2004]

@@lenataylor9892you just can't handle the truth: yeah we all have families of racists, thieves, paedophiles that are bailed out by our mums by 12 million to avoid a knock on the door by police, fathers that don't give their son a cuddle when their mum has just died. Those people are not normal and they are definitely not stable!! but then carry on being brainwashed if you have one....

[@wendyturney8914]

The monarch does not have to have a stable family they just have to be a good king or queen and support their country which most do.

[@thetirelesscrusader4745]

Always be loyal to your wives, especially on the wedding night". King Charles.

[@markmorrid8144]

Hes WEF hes woke and Britain's going broke .

[@golds335]

They have a point when you listen to them.

[@jeffreyhearn8930]

Time and a place...neither was appropriate for 6th May. Why are they too lazy to pick any other day of the year? Bank holiday coming up at the end of the month.... let them protest then, and use their day of in way that excites them. Their actions - that the police subdued - purely had selfishness and deliberate sabotage as their motives. Freed of speech is allowed... disruption of so many peopl's ultimate pleasure is not, and must be kept that way. We still enjoy looking at videos of the Queen's Corontation 70 years ago....who wants to look at a bunch of uglies, dressed in yellow, waving puny little bill boards and cause a blot on the wonderful celebrations that our generation(s) ahead will look at 70 years from now.

[@VegeTax122]

It’s impressive how silly this statement is - protesting on the day of the coronation carries so much more weight than protesting any other day . Why should they have to wait until AFTER the 6th of May to express their anger toward what happened ON the 6th of May

[@davedixon2068]

Pity they don't get their point across in a less antagonistic manner!

[@marcuschonglanceanderson2390]

The monarch is the nation state itself. These illegal protests are high treason.

[@angelachanelhuang1651]

END THE MONARCHY!

[@tooyoungtobeold8756]

Charles acted criminally when he sold titles (no prosecution), Andrew committed criminal damage and acted for his own benefit on government trips. (no prosecution).

[@dianebell3653]

Someone nicked my car last month (no prosecution). So what?!

[@CharalamposKoundourakis]

​@@dianebell3653Would you like to support the thief with your money and bow to them?

[@florallyclover]

'sovereign immunity' is such a massive pisstake of a supposed democracy that champions 'equality before the law' when really the entire royal family seem to be above the law. how is it right for them to have so much influence on legislation by making themselves exempt from it?

[@florallyclover]

@@dianebell3653 are you really saying you think its okay that the person who stole your car wasn't prosecuted?

[@alanwhitham4]

Prince Phillip's crash a few years ago was a very strange affair , and an eye opener for anyone paying attention . He walked away from it of course , and the press , fawning as ever , never bothered to mention that there was a baby in the other car .

[@_JONGFIRE]

"They've already got rid of the Royal Yacht" Like what more do you people want😂😂

[@alisonhilll4317]

They got a new royal yacht , but they didn't tell anyone, I know I saw it in Dartmouth lol 😂

[@dazowls8323]

Tony Blair saw to that, how many zeroes are there in his bank account?

[@cplcabs]

@@alisonhilll4317 no, they haven't got a new Royal Yacht. So what you saw in Dartmouth was not the Royal Yacht, if indeed you saw anything.

[@cplcabs]

@@robinlarge1630 well go and buy some then

[@alkintugsal7563]

😂

[@janicelewis2384]

Nice to see both sides of the argument in media rather than 1 narrative

[@scienceevolves4417]

Except only one side had arguments, the other one had silly t shirts... 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@kiwamihollie]

@@scienceevolves4417 do you actually think that “king charles being interested in agriculture” is a good argument? i’m stunned

[@scienceevolves4417]

@@kiwamihollie not really because one then has to expand on it. However an argument that "king Charles has links with the wef and he wants to feed us with gmo crops and bugs" is a downright idiotic one surely!

[@rushshukla4636]

​@@scienceevolves4417 Stop burying your head in the sand and denying the facts. One day you will have to face them when your TV bubble world explodes. The truth is painful I know. The first reaction is to put your fingers in your ears and stick your tongue out like politicians do!

[@thewomble1509]

@@scienceevolves4417 You mean the Royalist who tied us all in gibbering knots with his coruscatingly incisive argument in favour of the Monarchy? "He does loads for agriculture and .....err....... he's amazing"🤣🤣🤣

[@vincentvangogh8092]

seeing people fawning to those that despise them is so sad

[@rickstalentedtongue910]

The man despairing who it is not nice to organize against the tyrants is a typical world citizens. Without thought, ethics or a sense of self determination and angry at those who have it.

[@mercuryxyz7222]

Tell that to the president of China

[@vincentvangogh8092]

@@mercuryxyz7222 having a monarchy is doing nothing to protect our freedoms it endorses any changes to our freedoms that the government is making and their are a lot

[@davedixon2068]

I met a couple of members of the Royal Family and didn't come away feeling "looked down on" or "despised" we had what seemed to me to be a reasonable conversation in the setting it was conducted, I think your own personal feelings of inequality are more to blame for your attitude than actual experience of being put down by the members of the Royal Family. Possibly you think everyone looks down on you for some reason, maybe you should see a shrink. Just a thought.

[@wendyturney8914]

Why should people want to fawn to these protestors, it won't shut them up.

[@johnsshed995]

I see both points of view. But I worry about what the alternitive is . I do not want a country where Rikki soonak or kirk Stimer is head of state .

[@wondertyzipp8260]

That's what most of these anti-royalists fail to acknowledge. The royals, far from perfect, are the best role models this country has. Without them, we have clowns equally as pathetic as the majority of other politicians and presidents. When the anti-royalists can point to someone better, I think more people will consider.

[@what-oy8il]

​@@wondertyzipp8260 imagine, president soonak of united republics. UR. Lol.

[@wondertyzipp8260]

@@what-oy8il we'd be due for a revolution lol

[@what-oy8il]

@@wondertyzipp8260 Obviously as a new republic the flag would have to be changed and everything reminding people of the monarchy, all the traditions and everything. And most importantly making sure that the new system would benefit the new "democratic" politicians.

[@wondertyzipp8260]

@@what-oy8il knowing Britain, once the monarchy is gone, everyone would complain and demand it back.

[@pete7110]

I don't agree with them, but they are allowed to protest, and I support their right to. Always better to hear all opinions and views

[@cdean2789]

So why were people arrested on suspicion?

[@cdean2789]

Human Rights Watch are in the job

[@gail9299]

​​@@cdean2789 good question...

[@lucyllewellyn2850]

I agree

[@a-k9161]

What was your opinion?

[@splintercast8092]

When the king starts doing his job with things like leading our troops into war or deposing of corrupt governments, that's when I'll start giving a toss about them.

[@dinghysupreme2972]

Except a monarch having actual power became really unpopular with people, that is why the king's role is ceremonial. Now people are complaining the king doesn't do anything. This is literally what you wanted.

[@Lee-kg7ze]

War? Mount up against Russia for Ukraine? Just how many troops do you have in the UK?

[@_GrandZeno]

@@dinghysupreme2972 actualy we dont want him to exist thats a better option

[@dinghysupreme2972]

@@_GrandZeno Nobody wants communist authoritarians to exist either yet here you are.

[@davedixon2068]

@@LS-mx1ge Yep, then put them back in charge when the experiment failed!

[@lesleynaughty]

A King who cared about his people in times of poverty would just say the vows without all the pomp and circumstance, and then go to the pub with his people, and treat all the homeless to fish and chips afterwards! Which King Charles didn't!

[@nelsonsibiya9204]

Absolute truth !!!!!!!!

[@dannyconway7366]

Well done all.....not my king either👍

[@jeffreyhearn8930]

No worries...stay at home and watch another channel. You're not my fellow citizen either!

[@hosephanerothe1440]

Rain, a moan - perfect British day out

[@cdean2789]

The reign of Charles the turd

[@mattvjmeasures]

Throw in a few House-of-Windsor branded teatowels and it's perfect.

[@SevenEllen]

'Moan'? Clearly you're doing financially fine. Me too, but I wouldn't call this a moan.

[@simonsmith6158]

"A stable family"???????????

[@paulbromley6687]

Mine isn’t, is yours, who’s stable family

[@michellejolly7325]

What a joke!!

[@tenniskinsella7768]

They are now william Catherine Sophie Anne George chaotte Louis a loving family

[@Longeezy]

There’s a lot of horseplay

[@chopperaxon6171]

Neiiiigh

[@robertpenman4963]

Charles is a main player in the WEF and that is bad for our Freedoms ,these protesters know that and are not just exercising their right to mindlessly protest but are protesting for the very sovereignty of the good people of this country and I thank them for their bravery 💪👍

[@Wang_Monkey]

What would mindless protest look like; "What do want? Anything!... When do we want it? Whenever!" xD

[@dinghysupreme2972]

Don't confuse these yellow berks for libertarians, they're all for WEF policies, they just don't want a monarchy.

[@fuckamericanidiot]

Most people who are anti-royalist are sadly not the kinds of people who will take you seriously regarding the evils of Klaus Schwab.

[@mariachurch9674]

​@@fuckamericanidiot spot on, but where are the ones that do know?

[@fuckamericanidiot]

@@mariachurch9674 Oof. Good question. In the UK? I have no clue xd But I watch a lot of American podcasts, particularly Joe Rogan, Michael Malice, Tim Dillon, Jordan Peterson, Jimmy Dore, Dave Smith and more. They've all talked about the WEF. Conservatives rarely seem to mention the WEF either. In terms of politicians talking about the WEF I could probably count them on one finger - Tulsi Gabbard. Avi Yemini (Australian) was really on the front lines confronting seriously authoritarian Covid-related policies in his country and he even went to Switzerland to report on and hopefully do some interviews with WEF members at their meeting there earlier this year. Whatshername cabbage patch doll face European "HOW DARE YOU" autistic climate change girl was supposed to be there but she didn't show up because of unwanted attention, i.e Avi Yemini xd Darth Schwab himself didn't show up for this reason also. True story. This country is run by rich liberals and rich conservatives, both of which are scared of and/or have deep disdain for the average man and woman. We have no representation whatsoever.

[@Hexie094]

Never really was a fan of people who give ideas they believe would improve the country get met with the "if you don't like it then leave" sentiment, To love your country is to want the best for it and sometimes that requires change, things can never get better if they stay the same

[@JesusIsKing50]

You’re having a laugh ! Woke king will never be my king! We are a Christian country, he should be acting like it is!!! Not multifaith. Try that in another country and you’d be shot

[@Dar1usz]

Why people want to change 400 yo tradition ? Theres nothing to improve already, UK us lost. U cannot walk around London after 8pm with expensive watch on your wrist which was a normal thing 10yrs ago.

[@barryevans791]

Give me a break, they protest absolutely everything. We have people gluing themselves to roads, tearing down statues, throwing paint on stuff and the police do nothing. It is always the same people as well, upper class, toffee nosed gits that are guilty about their "privelege", or Labour strongholds like Liverpool.

[@raven-sf3di]

You dont want to live under a monarchy, and I do There are lots of countries using the political systems you fetish ,yet you would force me to live in a system I dont agree with. It's not like the system you want is that great you just have to look at America. The best system would be to have is that you have multiple countries with different systems and you move to the one you want to be a part of

[@alisonhilll4317]

​@@raven-sf3di We are ruled by international zionist bankers haven't you worked that out yet ? .

[@EmeraldPixelGamingEPG]

What does he do for the country: "he does everything", stop living in nostalgia. Seriously, I don't know what drugs you people are taking, stop taking them.

[@bingofingers]

Can’t help noticing the difference in how articulate the two sides were in this piece and by the way Versailles gets thirty times more visitors than Buckingham palace so I don’t buy the argument the royals pay for them selves

[@kainreaver3596]

Do you think it actually means something that a small group of people who'd chosen to protest had better arguments than some people, chosen from thousands, who were mostly just there for a spectacle?

[@aaronstorey9712]

The royals pay back into the Treasury 1.7 billion pounds. Each taxpayer pays £1.29 a year. 32 million taxpayers. 41 million pounds a year.

[@franceshicks5337]

U don't say how much u pay to get in to see Louie's palace

[@RAGNAAAA]

​@@aaronstorey9712 nonsense 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@stringer-ik1pc]

Who gives a fk about the French.😂😂😂

[@kimbirch1202]

They can find the vast amount of money, for this charade, but not to pay the nurses a decent wage.

[@kapitankapital6580]

If they used all the money from the most expensive estimate they could afford to pay every nurse in this country, *checks notes, £170. Is that your idea of a "decent wage"?

[@jeffreyhearn8930]

Let Premier League football players, earning obscene amounts of money, share their salaries with the local nurses.

[@anthonyhulse1248]

Which is cheaper? A coronation every 70 years, or a presidential race and investiture every 5 years? If the cost is your concern. If cost really is your concern a life time dictatorship would be cheaper.

[@justanothercommenter5835]

It's not just the coronation though, is it? Nor do we have to have a president. Food banks are losing funding so a rich pensioner can have a shiny hat stuck on his brow.

[@L8ugh1ngm8n1]

The RF costs the UK around 90mil a year so their abolition would see the average Brit get a return of less than 2 quid a year and that is based on the assumption that the Royals bring nothing at all in to the country. This idea that every Brit in the country would suddenly be vastly better off as a result of getting rid of the Royals is just reasoning, and as you said this is before you then take into account the cost's involved in operating a Republic. So on the one hand you have an institution that is part and parcel of British Heritage that in the worst case scenario cost everyone £2 a head and in the best case scenario brings people in to the country and makes money for the country. On the other you have a Republic that has no link to British heritage will cost the average person an as yet unspecified amount to maintain and given that there is no link whatsoever to Britain and its history how many people do you think are going to come here to take a look at some of our Republics 'historical' locations?

[@justanothercommenter5835]

@@L8ugh1ngm8n1 France has no royalty, and yet somehow Versailles attracts more tourists than any of our palaces, and they show up despite the fact that the Republic doesn't have a history of palaces! But no, allowing one family absurd wealth, political influence and huge tracts of national land is all worth it, because if they ever vanished, the entire country would lose millenia of their heritage for some completely unexplained reason.

[@timwade4397]

What these people want was tried in 1653 under Cromwell and his son it lasted for just over 5 years.

[@suzannebouse8747]

It didn’t work then because only the king was executed The rest of the peerage and his sons survived, when Cromwell died the peerage a bit of a rudderless boat without their king decided to reinstate Charles’s son, brought him back from exile, then allowed him to avenge his father’s execution by executing all involved The French on the other hand got rid of the entire aristocracy, a bit brutal but I can understand why they did it they didn’t want anyone to come back and reinstate the monarchy

[@DarkStar-wu9nq]

Visiting Buckingham palace …. It’s CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC 😂😂😂

[@jimpanse1638]

Yes abolish the monarchy and open that damn thing up like versailles and see the amount of tourism money coming in...😂

[@dinghysupreme2972]

@@jimpanse1638 You can already tour Buckingham palace.

[@dukeofglasgow9354]

@@dinghysupreme2972 not all year

[@dinghysupreme2972]

@@dukeofglasgow9354 Like plenty of other places tourists visit. So what's your point?

[@simonbroackes4178]

Sad sad sad 😢

[@daniellynch9536]

Thank you for reporting this.. we need more news about this issue

[@akwamarsunzal]

What "issue"? There is no "issue" we have a monarchy, get over it or leave!

[@daniellynch9536]

@@akwamarsunzal I was born here.. leave? And GO?

[@akwamarsunzal]

@@daniellynch9536 You were born under a monarchy, you live under a monarchy. If it offends you so much, leave.... North Korea sounds like your dream destination.

[@daniellynch9536]

@@akwamarsunzal What is your background? Was you born in the UK?

[@goldiegirl7247]

Yes I agree the firm are not so popular now the queens gone. I don't think Charlie boy and William being in bed with the WEF is going to help with their popularity, especially when the people have to get used to living in the 15 minute ghettos , no holidays or travel , having to eat bugs while the royals and their elite friends live high on the hog.

[@Skully317]

In these times of austerity and real financial hardship, maintaining the royal family is an additional burden that the citizens of the UK should not have to pay for.

[@familyseed1555]

President dont use money. What waste money to promotive democracy?

[@mickreaddin4979]

"I'd rather have a family, you know... a stable family"??? What!!?

[@petyrkowalski9887]

Yea….like randy Andy, prince charles and Diana…and so on

[@ViewsfromMidfield]

She is literally how I see all the unconditional royalists out there - confused as to who they are and what they are actually celebrating... It's mad really...

[@patriciarowe6685]

I know right what a joke lol 😂

[@rafarrance]

The family are there because their ancestors were more effective at robbery and pilaging than our ancestors. In a democracy that makes no sense.

[@paulperry7091]

Royalty has always been crazy about horses.

[@Teeb2023]

3:18 Did she just describe the royal family as "stable"?!? 😂

[@tenniskinsella7768]

Yes they are

[@nicolanicholson4339]

​@@tenniskinsella7768unlike you...

[@Teeb2023]

@@tenniskinsella7768 How delusional can you possibly be?

[@scienceevolves4417]

Yes she did. Why? Your hearing test is due?

[@jaybell1390]

@@politicallyincorrect2564 👍😅😅😅

[@oliviercauvin5975]

If people were told the truth around Monarchy they will be probably against it. It is mainly privileged people who act to keep it. It has advantages but not because it is fueling tourism but because it represents part of a political power.

[@JosephCapelli]

See what I don't understand is why everyone mentions tourism but doesn't mention how the Crown Estate hands over a majority of its revenue to the Treasury for public spending, with only a portion being returned in the Sovereign Grant, which probably paid for the Coronation several times over. Almost as if republican activists aren't as informed as they like to think they are... monarchy has benefits and that's why we've kept it this long.

[@jimmyt_1988]

I am not privileged. I skateboard for a hobby and work 16 hours a day learning mathematics, computational biology and various other STEM subjects. Please note that I am indifferent to the monarchy but am happy to support it with my 1.60 per year given that it remains an relatively integral part of the nation's cultural and political identity. Here are some key functions of the British monarchy: 1. Constitutional role: The British monarchy is a constitutional monarchy, which means that the monarch's powers are limited by law and exercised primarily through elected representatives in Parliament. The King's role in government is largely ceremonial, and her primary function is to provide continuity and stability to the nation's political system. 2. Head of State: The monarch serves as the head of state, representing the nation in its unity, continuity, and stability. The King will fulfill various ceremonial duties, such as the State Opening of Parliament, attending national commemorations, and hosting state visits. 3. Diplomatic representation: The King and other members of the royal family often represent the UK in diplomatic capacities. They attend state functions, host foreign dignitaries, and undertake official visits abroad to strengthen relationships with other countries. 4. Patronage and charitable work: Members of the royal family are actively involved in numerous charitable organizations and initiatives. They serve as patrons for various causes, raise awareness, and help generate funds for charities. Through their patronage, they support the work of thousands of organizations across the UK and globally. 5. Promotion of national identity and heritage: The British monarchy is a symbol of national identity, history, and tradition. The royal family plays a significant role in preserving and promoting British culture, heritage, and the arts, both within the UK and internationally. Not that I care too much. 6. Tourism and economy: The British monarchy is a significant tourist attraction, drawing millions of visitors to the UK each year. Tourists visit royal palaces, castles, and other attractions, contributing to the country's economy through increased spending on accommodations, dining, and related activities.

[@NeilCWCampbell]

​@@JosephCapelli evidence required for your claims

[@mrpotato7919]

monarchists always say that its not a problem because the monarch doesn't have much power anyway but then when we propose for an elected head of state they completely flip their argument

[@donna6949]

I didn t go to the coronation, as I worked in a care home all day. Can I get my £5 back ? 😂

[@yourallc-unts]

You didn't pay anything neither did anyone else dint listen to uneducated woke idiots

[@user-pw6ei2mn7x]

Well done showing this. Everyone so well spoken and respectful of everyone’s rights. The arrests are an appalling injustice. ☘️☘️☘️

[@cdean2789]

Human Rights Watch slammed Saturday's arrest by UK police of protesters at the coronation of King Charles III as "incredibly alarming". "This is something you would expect to see in Moscow, not London," the campaign group said, attacking the UK government for its "increasingly averse" stance on public demonstrations.

[@tendrosstoodross2976]

Appalling injustice?! Pity the plod didnt give them a good going over with their night sticks.

[@randybackgammon890]

​@@tendrosstoodross2976 😂

[@Jock-mj4zd]

They lost me when I saw the Meghan sign at 1:15

[@billybobkumar9231]

I loved that sign!😁

[@royfr8136]

I never, never understand when pro royalists say - 'They do so much work...' AND 'They bring in so much tourism' - Both statements are complete nonsense.

[@smoozerish]

Time for the sponging Windsors to go

[@sid35gb]

Could we get rid of the Tory’s instead they destroying the country.

[@kayla-Rey22]

Hope you're not a dole sponger lol?

[@mosamaster]

This is called a democracy 👍🏻

[@132467alanhttythfgfg]

constitutional republic

[@jamesoakley4570]

funny thing is, every country that got rid of their Kings became a dictator. we had a dictator last time we ousted the King.

[@77vinnie]

Correct it is a democracy, the majority of people in this country want a royal family so we should have one. We also have the right to protest. Win win.

[@132467alanhttythfgfg]

If we truly lived in a democracy there would be a vote on the legislation of cannabis. ? Why is there not one . Because we live in a constitutional republic

[@randomthoughts3318]

Great protest.

[@brussoni]

American tourism has nothing to do with the monarchy

[@JoanMorrison-vq2jc]

@brussoni Very well said! I agree with you - no need to blame the Yanks! From Pennsylvania...

[@helenh6930]

Absolutely agree with you good for the protest

[@danielkrcmar5395]

Tell that to anyone who protested lockdown, illegal immigrants or mass immigration. You're not annoyed that it's happening, you're just annoyed it's happening to you.

[@Mutasis_Mutandis]

Go for it, guys!

[@royfr8136]

give the money to the NHS

[@marksykes1191]

That woman in the bowler hat saying , “stable family “ cracks me up !

[@marcuschonglanceanderson2390]

God save the King. Long live the monarchy and the United Kingdom.

[@frankiethecocker2445]

True. I certainly don't want or need a king

[@gusdogbrownlab435]

Especially with what's happening in Russia at the moment, allowing people to protest during the event is what makes this country great

[@PazBinv1]

But this country isn't great any more.

[@StevenBrown-w5b]

Yup ..... thanks to Brexit . We had considerable soft power . That has now dissolved,and as the Bank of England state , we are poorer now so get used to it. But sovrinty innit ?

[@wendyturney8914]

@@PazBinv1 Every country in the world is not as well off as it used to be but we are luckier than most. The world is not a safe or comfortable place these days and we do not appreciate what we have.

[@wendyturney8914]

@@StevenBrown-w5b Suits me Steven, independence costs.

[@StevenBrown-w5b]

@@wendyturney8914 you appreciate Rees Mogg for me .

[@buketaydn6599]

It is inconceivable that in 2023 the vast majority of UK citizens still support the monarchy.

[@lefty-bw1zp]

Some people just can’t seem to evolve.

[@familyseed1555]

I don't see how the democracy or Republic are evolving.

[@familyseed1555]

Why the Western countries still support the democracy ?

[@AlbertTheGamer-gk7sn]

As it is the only thing keeping the British Empire alive.

[@leescott1775]

"half of under 45's dont want a monarchy" So not a majority of the nation then?? Also never been asked my opinion on the subject.

[@MLVL312]

And your facts are from? 2.5 billion people in the world a third of the worlds population tuned in to watch, what does that tell you, the monarchy brings in 2 billion per year into our economy, what does that tell you? The Monarchy is Britain’s greatest asset what does that tell you? Grow some.

[@TimeAndDateAndName]

The royalists seem like they're mostly out for a nice day out and just randomly got roped into a "interview" where they had to make up something to say on the spot if they wanted to be on TV.

[@SouthSideFrankie]

Not one argument has been put forward buy anyone of you guys that could even come close to bringing down the monarchy. Why don't you people complain about more pressing issues such as the invasion of our borders and the 7 Million per day hotel bills if you are concerned about costs. There are loads of other costly issues to deal with in the UK, excessive benefits handed out, NHS understaffed, you name it, none if this is the fault of the monarchy.

[@paintballusa1658]

Watched the coronation from Los Angeles. It was fantastic 👌💯🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@ebonyanyu2769]

You could have gone to Disney World and experienced it up close! The coronation was silly!

[@mark39ful]

You’ve always had people against it for the last thousand years You’ve just see it more today with the Internet

[@GruntDestroyarChannel]

Yeah but today you won’t get killed for disobeying. Now there’s a real chance for reform

[@DontBeAWollyy]

No more like you see it today because they know they won’t be executed. They wouldn’t have dared do this back in the good old days

[@lfisher4539]

Look at the statistics. Majority in favour of the royals are the boomers

[@VenusEvan_1885]

@@DontBeAWollyy why should we bow to cowmilla and Charles? What's the difference between them and us? We're all Humans bleed the same blood and all go to the loo, there shouldn't be any kings in the 21 century

[@DontBeAWollyy]

@@VenusEvan_1885 no difference I just stated these protesters wouldn’t have done this back in the olden days they would be headless. The law is soft now so groups like this and stop oil idiots are causing chaos

[@twistedash9431]

3:12 Defending the King who's ancestors pillaged your homeland and enslaved your people... 🤦‍♂

[@thatslottonuts]

"and what does he do for the country" "Erm. I will just say some words and hopefully you'll go away."

[@cambs0181]

It stops one person from having too much power. We have a PM and parliament who's powers are limited, we also have a monarch who's powers are limited.

[@thatslottonuts]

@@cambs0181 what does?

[@spe3dy744]

@@cambs0181 I'm not sure if you know this but a consitution can do that

[@johnmasters-w5l]

AND WHAT DID THE ROMANS DO FOR US TOO

[@davidlancaster4476]

and what do YOU do for the country ?

[@jameswiglesworth5004]

The obscene wealth on display is disgusting, there is a food bank close to where I live, that three years ago had one part time helper, it now has six helpers, three full time and three part time, they can barely keep up with the demand. We should be very very worried.

[@elleyam6876]

But people will always have a problem with people who are better off than them. There are millions of extremely rich people in the world who get their money by cruelly exploiting others. No one has an issue with them. Or the drug trade. People will spend into that. They don't care about the billions of lives destroyed by drugs do they? But they'll protest against people who were born into a monarchy.

[@101wildgoose]

Yes wealth is on display but foid banks and poverty are governmental problems and nothing to do with the Royal Family. The Sovereign Grant system ensures the Royals pay billions more into the treasury than they ever take out.

[@matthewdiment2325]

if it was 400 years ago there would of been plenty of heads on the tower of London the good old days

[@Cornyco]

"It's a once in a lifetime opportunity. Maybe more than once in OUR lifetime, Charles is quite old. So, we'll be out here again when William gets crowned" 😂💀 stop it lol

[@alkintugsal7563]

😂

[@joycegibbs5267]

I highly doubt he’ll have a big Coronation, (if the royals still exist) !!

[@leonhenry4861]

I peeped that 😅

[@scienceevolves4417]

What's your point OP

[@jgdooley2003]

If HM is anything like his mama and papa he could live to 95 at least. there should be a retirement scheme and let William take on many of the roles, especially those involving long distance travel as Charles ages.

[@williamgrant7391]

What about the group of protesters who were rounded up and thrown in jail for 16 hours, who had told the police for 4 months they were peacefully protesting this event.

[@DonatusOkechukwuOkoli-zc7nz]

I am not British, I am Nigerian. From what I saw online, had the violent republic protesters not been arrested, they would have jumped in front of the procession, causing a very big embarrassment to the King and the UK. As a security expert, sometimes arrests like that is very NECESSARY.

[@dcoughla681]

I think it’s a blessing that people protest in the UK as there are plenty of countries around the world, most of which have Presidents, where people are denied freedom of speech and are killed for dissent. I don’t think that Republic have set out a case for a President in the UK & none of the political parties support it. Their website states that they want to abolish the Royal Family. Will there be a referendum on this issue? If not, it’s not exactly democratic, is it? Who will choose the candidates for President or can anyone have a go? Is there a term for the President? What if a President decrees a lifetime presidency for themselves & their heirs? Industry figures for 2020/2021 show that the UK’s tourist industry is currently worth £106 billion & supports 2.6m jobs & peaks when there is a Royal event. How will this revenue shortfall be made up if there’s a President? Every year, The Prince’s Trust helps 60,000 young people aged 18-30 who are unemployed, struggling at school or face exclusion by moving them into employment, training, education, volunteering thus turning their lives around. Who will make up this money? They raise a lot of money for charities & draw media attention to global issues in a similar way. The Royal Family promotes British products & services abroad keeping the British economy in millions of jobs & their network connections and influence are a sign of the UK’s trustworthiness as a state globally. All gone if there’s a President, particularly a corrupt one. I agree that the monarchy should be slimmed down & those who do nothing or bring the Royal Family into disrepute should be sacked. They should publish results every year to show if key objectives have been met. The media scrutiny will keep it in check for now.

[@1122geoff]

Teachers , nurses going food banks , what about us pensioners we manage on a lot less than them and don’t go to food banks

[@Andygb78]

Most pensioners probably own their own home, and don't have kids to look after and pay for. Those costs probably clean a lot of nurses and some teachers out, hence the need for food banks.

[@JesterEric]

Pensioners don't generally go on foreign holidays. They have lived through hard times and are less consumerist

[@docbogus6128]

Nice defense of secret poverty.

[@sid35gb]

Nothing to do with keeping the Tory’s in power for 13 years 🤦‍♂️

[@syttt7925]

That's because when you are in your 30s and 40s you often have more costs. You're not yet established - you often have children and child care costs, you have to pay to get to work. That's why. And yes I am in my 60s's.

[@bonitajanssen745]

THE LOVE OF MONEY IS THE ROOT OF ALL EVIL

[@dave-jk6en]

Good on you! Need to get rid of ridiculous royal family

[@peterfox2538]

Not one who serves the WEF and not the people.

[@markmorrid8144]

👍🏻✌️

[@yiorgaros]

Man that guy with the tie and the shirt is so confused...you can even see in his eye he doesnt even know why he is there himself. That woman with the British flag hat and the flowers? Oh man a 4 year old could form a sentence better....

[@wardygrub]

Alright, Judgy Judgerson, maybe having a news team in your face when you’ve been celebrating all day can make people a bit nervous????

[@dinghysupreme2972]

Its not like the people dressed as bananas are any better.

[@yiorgaros]

@@dinghysupreme2972 at least bananas have some good arguments….do you have any or are you going to play the “tourism” card too?😂

[@theboywhokickedtomsheadin]

@@yiorgaros One man’s good argument is another man’s poor argument.

[@dinghysupreme2972]

​@@yiorgaros You mean like their disingenuous virtue signalling over tax payer money? Because they don't strike me as the type of activists that are concerned about public spending or lowering taxes. And why would I bother bringing up tourism anyway? these yellow berks and people like them always make false equivalencies to try an discredit the tourism argument. Do you have any valid argument against tourism or are you going to play the Versailles card too?

[@mikemakar2326]

Dethrone the lizards.

[@AlbertTheGamer-gk7sn]

Sadly, when the British monarchy gets abolished, the British Empire will ultimately die. The British Empire is barely hanging onto his health after the World Wars and decolonization and given the fact that Queen Elizabeth II didn't do anything to save the British Empire. The British monarchy is the only source that keeps the British Empire from dying. After the monarchy gets abolished, Scotland will instantly gain its independence, and quite possibly Wales. Northern Ireland will be united with Ireland. Furthermore, each of the British Overseas Territories will claim their independences one by one or become terra nullis depending on indigenous population, and the Commonwealth Realms will become republics. After that, the new Republic of England will barely have any power compared to other countries, will lose quite a bit of population, and it can spark a wave of communism in Europe, as the UK is one of the key countries that support capitalism, along with Germany, France, Italy, and other strong EU states. With such a great reduction of power, England would no longer keep its legacy of not being invaded for long, as eventually, it could collapse into smaller states with even less power. The saddest part is that the British Empire would never get a chance to unite with Brittany, so Great Britain would never have a chance to unite with Little Britain before its death by monarchy abolition. Therefore, King Charles will be the last head-of-state of the British Empire if the monarchy gets abolished before he dies, and the new president will only rule over England, a non-imperial country that could eventually be invaded for the first time in history.

[@justbe1451]

It's time the monarchy supported themselves, not off people's backs.

[@dinghysupreme2972]

They generally do. The crown estate profits alone paid for the coronation.

[@Sidecontrol1234]

75% of the crown estate profits go back to the people.

[@pauldurkee4764]

The whole structure of the finances was changed when Elizabeth was on the throne, your a tad out of date on that point.

[@tobeytransport2802]

@@Sidecontrol1234 1) it’s 75% not 85% 2) the crown estates are owned by the crown (the state) not the royals, so that wouldn’t change under a republic, we just wouldn’t be giving 25% of our profits from the crown estates to the monarch.

[@Sidecontrol1234]

@@tobeytransport2802 yes I meant 75% thanks for the correction.

[@Via-Media2024]

Taking a selfie in front of Buckingham Palace as an American is actually exactly what convinced me that your monarchy probably should be abolished. I’m an outside observer but the amount of wealth I saw touring certain places was insane. Not that the US doesn’t have its problems of course. People in the US sometimes act as though they wished we had a monarchy too.

[@Russian_reich]

Ngl just like there cool hats and capes

[@sidneydawe9937]

I agree with the protesters. Pro-royalists say that the Royal Family brings in loads of money. Why do we measure people in terms of money? Jimmy Savile brought in loads of money for the BBC and chatities. He was also buddies with Charles. 'nuff said!

[@PEdulis]

US tourists can take a selfie at Buckingham palace with or without a king in there. Besides, each year, around 500.000 visit Buckingham palace and 3.000.000 the Tower - and 10.000.000 Versailles in France where no king was seen for centuries.

[@gobalmighty7463]

If you really want to attract tourists - Andrew manacled upside-down to the wall, in one of the cells in the Tower, would be a real attraction. I'd even pay to see that.

[@sayithowitis1]

Diane Abbott supplying your figures

[@krutibhavsar9534]

That lady talking about snobbery and classism in today's Britain, the UK as a whole domain, is talking sense!....

[@redbrexit2912]

They make some good points

[@chrisbagley8104]

"Everybody is equal to each other, however some are more equal than others." George Orwell. It was ever thus.

[@_GrandZeno]

george orwell is a terrible human being

[@borntothepurple]

No more monarchy in UK. People who don't have money to eat ir pay rent. And royal family is enjoying their lives on poor British public tax money. Every Brits pain is royal family's gain. No thank you Charles. Step down.