‘Not our King!’ Charles met with boos and giant placards as he arrives in Milton Keynes
The head of state arrived in Milton Keynes to find protestors welcoming him with boos and anti-monarchy chants. Charles arrived at The Church of Christ the Cornerstone in the English city, hours after a small crowd of protestors organised by the group Republic – which campaigns in favour of the election of the head of state in the UK – started gathering.
The King, accompanied only by his security detail, appeared unfazed by people chanting “Not our King” and holding bright yellow signs protesting him.
Rather than walk away, the 74-year-old monarch decided to go near the fences where both the booing protestors and many cheering royal fans were and started shaking hands and exchanging words with some of his supporters.
After a few minutes spent with the Union Jack-waving crowd, the King left with a huge smile on his face and walked inside the church to attend the reception attended by members of the local community and Milton Keynes officials.
Among the organisations represented at the reception were the Milton Keynes Islamic Arts, Heritage and Culture (MKIAC), Milton Keynes Theatre, Bletchley Park, the Open University, the local Council of Faiths and Ride High.
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At the Church, His Majesty also met representatives from Starship Technologies, the first emission-free autonomous delivery service launched in the UK which sees robots delivering groceries and other commodities to locations all over the city.
Charles also unveiled a commemorative plaque at the church, which was also visited by his mother Queen Elizabeth II in 1992.
The King’s trip to Milton Keynes was announced earlier this month and it is celebrating its newly-acquired city status.
Queen Camilla was meant to be with Charles today, but had to clear her schedule earlier this week after she tested positive for COVID-19.
