King Charles III Proclamation Edinburgh: Boos and protests during Accession of new King at Mercat Cross

Ginny Sanderson
By Ginny Sanderson
Published 11th Sep 2022, 13:27 BST
Updated 11th Sep 2022, 16:45 BST
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There were boos and calls for a republic during the Accession of the King ceremony in Edinburgh.

Crowds gathered in Edinburgh’s Royal Mile during the proclamation of the new King Charles III on Sunday (September 11).

The Lord Lyon gave his first proclamation at Mercat Cross, with the words: “God Save the King”.

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While the crowd shouted back “God Save the King”, boos and jeers could also be heard and at least one protester was seen calling for a republic during the traditional event.

Crowds watch an Accession Proclamation Ceremony at Mercat Cross, Edinburgh, publicly proclaiming King Charles III as the new monarch. Picture date: Sunday September 11, 2022.Crowds watch an Accession Proclamation Ceremony at Mercat Cross, Edinburgh, publicly proclaiming King Charles III as the new monarch. Picture date: Sunday September 11, 2022.
Crowds watch an Accession Proclamation Ceremony at Mercat Cross, Edinburgh, publicly proclaiming King Charles III as the new monarch. Picture date: Sunday September 11, 2022.

Reacting, Donald Maclaren, 64, of Livingston, said: "It's very disrespectful, there is a time and a place if you want to protest, but this isn't it.