A man who staged a one-person protest with a blank sheet of paper was detained by police during the Prince and Princess of Wales‘s visit to Cornwall.
The man was spotted holding up a blank sheet as the Royal couple greeted the crowds in Falmouth, before being led away by officers.
But moments later, he returned to stand in the crowds that had gathered to see Prince William and his wife, shouting ‘no more monarchy’.
According to the Telegraph, the man, thought to be in his 20s, was later heard saying: ‘It’s the 21st century and we don’t need a monarchy anymore.’
The Royal walkabout was part of the couple’s first visit to Cornwall since taking on the titles of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall following the death of Queen Elizabeth II in September.
The Prince and Princess of Wales were meeting members of the public when the incident happened
It is believed the protestor was standing amongst the crowd holding up a blank piece of paper
The Royal walkabout was part of the couple’s first visit to Cornwall since taking on the titles of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall
It’s not the first time the couple have come face to face with protestors. During their tour of the Caribbean last year, they were forced to scrap plans to take a trip to a sustainable cocoa farm in Belize when villagers in Indian Creek staged a protest, describing the visit as ‘colonialism’ and a ‘slap in the face’.
The new Prince and Princess of Wales are not the only members of the Royal Family to face protests in the last few months.
On Wednesday, during a visit by King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla in east London, a man in the crowd was seen waving a black flag and a card that read ‘no love for a nation.’
The man stated that he stood representing the ‘people who did not vote for him’.
In recent months, the King has been targeted twice in protests involving eggs.
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In November, a student was tackled and subsequently arrested for throwing eggs at the monarch and his wife during a visit in York, where they unveiled a statue of Queen Elizabeth II.
Patrick Thelwell was bundled to the ground by four police officers while screaming ‘this country was built on the blood of slaves’. Meanwhile, onlookers shouted ‘God save the King’ and ‘shame on you’.
In November, a student was tackled and subsequently arrested for throwing eggs at the monarch and his wife during a visit in York
Patrick Thelwell (pictured) was bundled to the ground by four police officers while screaming ‘this country was built on the blood of slaves’.
Harry May, 21, (pictured) was detained and fined £100 and ordered to pay £85 costs after attempting to throw eggs at the King in Luton in December
Last month, he pleaded not guilty to a section four public order offence. His case has now been adjourned until April 14, but he could be facing up to six months in jail if he is found guilty.
Just weeks later, in December, another man attempted to throw eggs at the monarch in St George’s Square in Luton. That protestor, Harry May, 21, was also detained and fined £100 and ordered to pay £85 costs.
The protests appear to continue in the run up to King Charles’ coronation on May 6.
The three-day extravaganza is set to champion refugees, diversity and volunteering.
The dazzling celebrations are said to reflect Charles’ desire to be the ‘people’s King’ and will also give representatives from the Commonwealth and NHS workers a chance to shine, before members of the public are encouraged to spend time volunteering on the nation’s extra Bank Holiday.
The celebration will give millions of Brits a day off, with tens of thousands expected to line the streets in central London to watch the ceremony – the first of its kind in more than 70 years.
The coronation is scheduled to take place on May 6, followed by a huge concert at Windsor Castle the day after which will focus on showcasing Charles’ vision for the Commonwealth.
The historic celebrations are set to be a world away from Queen Elizabeth II’s ceremony, with millions of people tuning in live all around the world.
