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The National
13 hours ago
- Politics
- The National
King's Edinburgh party guests react to huge anti-royal stunt
On Tuesday, campaign group Republic staged a protest on a hill overlooking Holyroodhouse Palace – the King's official residence in Scotland – where hundreds of people had gathered for a garden party. Campaigners unveiled a huge sign which read "Not my King", which they had hoped would be visible to those in the palace. (Image: Supplied) And in a new image shared with The National, guests can be seen looking up at the sign – which is clearly visible – from the garden of the palace. (Image: Supplied) As the sign was unveiled, a military band could be heard from the palace performing God Save The King, which typically signals the King's arrival. The image shared with The National suggests that the King would have been able to see the sign. Campaigners from Republic had staged another protest earlier on Tuesday as the King and Queen arrived at Holyroodhouse Palace. READ MORE: This is what it's actually like to apply for disability benefits The pair arrived separately by helicopter and motorcade and were met with chants of "not my King" and "down with the crown". The King and Queen are in Scotland until Friday for "Royal Week", where the King traditionally spends a week in Scotland every year and undertakes a series of engagements. The individual who took the image attended the garden party and wished to stay anonymous. Commenting, Graham Smith, CEO of Republic, said the group had aimed for the stunt to be visible to those attending the garden party. "We were quite keen that people could see it from the party, part of the point is to keep challenging everybody," he told The National. READ MORE: Royal family 'treating Scotland as a playground' ahead of Edinburgh visit Smith added that it was important people who were attending the party knew that there were "serious questions" to ask about the role of the monarchy. He added: "You're also going to find people in that party who are not necessarily staunch royalists, that will be interested and curious and wondering what's going on. "We really do want Charles to see these things, which is why we go to all of these events around the country protesting. "We want them to know that there is a growing opposition, so we're really pleased that they could see it very clearly from the hill."
The National
a day ago
- Politics
- The National
King's Edinburgh party disrupted by huge anti-monarchy protest
Campaign group Republic staged the demonstration outside Holyroodhouse Palace on Tuesday afternoon, as several members of the group held up a sign reading "Not my King". The King and Queen were hosting a garden party in the palace at the time, which was attended by hundreds of people. (Image: Matt / Republic) (Image: Matt / Republic) (Image: Matt / Republic) As the sign was unveiled, God Save The King could be heard playing from the palace - signalling that the King and Queen had joined the party. A few moments later, a military band could then be heard performing Abba's Dancing Queen. The campaigners staged the protest overlooking the palace, with the hope that those attending the garden party would be able to see. Commenting on the protest, Graham Smith, CEO of Republic said: "I'm proud of our campaigners and activists who get out there and make sure the message is heard loud and clear. We are not a nation of royalists. READ MORE: 'Not my King!': Protesters gather as royal family visits Edinburgh "The monarchy is undemocratic, unprincipled and falls well short of the standards we should expect from national institutions." Smith went on to say that "despite the claims of the royals", the monarchy costs "more than half a billion pounds a year". "That went up by £45m in April and last week we learned the Government in Westminster will spend another £45m on a memorial to the Queen," he continued. "All this extravagance for one family while people with disabilities are facing cuts to their support that will likely push tens of thousands into poverty." Smith added: "Support for the monarchy is historically lower in Scotland than elsewhere in the UK. But support across the UK is well down on previous years, with a third now wanting an elected head of state."
Wales Online
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Becky Hill to sing national anthem at 2025 British Grand Prix at Silverstone
Becky Hill to sing national anthem at 2025 British Grand Prix at Silverstone The 31-year-old singer, who is best known for UK number one single Gecko (Overdrive) with Oliver Heldens, will perform God Save The King before the F1 race gets under way on Sunday July 6. Becky Hill, singer (Image: Ian West/PA Wire ) Singer Becky Hill is to perform the national anthem at this year's British Grand Prix at Silverstone. The 31-year-old singer, who is best known for UK number one single Gecko (Overdrive) with Oliver Heldens, will perform God Save The King before the F1 race gets under way on Sunday July 6. Speaking about being asked to sing at the race, Hill said: "It's an absolute honour to have the chance to perform the national anthem at Silverstone. "As a British artist, it will be such a privilege to stand before the home crowd. "I was here back in 2021 and this year I'm coming back with a lot more F1 knowledge. "I'm so excited, and I feel very proud to be a part of it all." Article continues below She will be joined by DJ Fatboy Slim, real name Norman Cook, who will perform a set before the event starts, with the pair also performing on the main stage alongside Sam Fender and Raye, which will see performances across the weekend. Blossoms will perform at the opening concert on Thursday July 3, before Sam Fender's headline set, while Friday July 4 will see former Little Mix star Jade appear on the main stage before Raye. On Saturday July 5, Swedish-English singer Mabel will perform, before Fatboy Slim returns to headline. Article continues below On the Sunday, actor and musician Idris Elba will take the stage, before Hill will return to close the show on the main stage. Hill has had six UK top 10 singles and two UK top 10 albums and is best known for songs such as Remember with David Guetta, Disconnect with Chase And Status and Crazy What Love Can Do, also with Guetta. The singer has won two Brit Awards for best dance act in 2022 and 2023, after rising to fame on the first series of The Voice UK, where she auditioned with John Legend's Ordinary People and joined Jessie J's team, reaching the semi-final of the competition.
South Wales Guardian
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
Becky Hill to sing national anthem at 2025 British Grand Prix at Silverstone
The 31-year-old singer, who is best known for UK number one single Gecko (Overdrive) with Oliver Heldens, will perform God Save The King before the F1 race gets under way on Sunday July 6. Speaking about being asked to sing at the race, Hill said: 'It's an absolute honour to have the chance to perform the national anthem at Silverstone. 'As a British artist, it will be such a privilege to stand before the home crowd. 'I was here back in 2021 and this year I'm coming back with a lot more F1 knowledge. 'I'm so excited, and I feel very proud to be a part of it all.' She will be joined by DJ Fatboy Slim, real name Norman Cook, who will perform a set before the event starts, with the pair also performing on the main stage alongside Sam Fender and Raye, which will see performances across the weekend. Blossoms will perform at the opening concert on Thursday July 3, before Sam Fender's headline set, while Friday July 4 will see former Little Mix star Jade appear on the main stage before Raye. On Saturday July 5, Swedish-English singer Mabel will perform, before Fatboy Slim returns to headline. On the Sunday, actor and musician Idris Elba will take the stage, before Hill will return to close the show on the main stage. Hill has had six UK top 10 singles and two UK top 10 albums and is best known for songs such as Remember with David Guetta, Disconnect with Chase And Status and Crazy What Love Can Do, also with Guetta. The singer has won two Brit Awards for best dance act in 2022 and 2023, after rising to fame on the first series of The Voice UK, where she auditioned with John Legend's Ordinary People and joined Jessie J's team, reaching the semi-final of the competition.
Leader Live
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Becky Hill to sing national anthem at 2025 British Grand Prix at Silverstone
The 31-year-old singer, who is best known for UK number one single Gecko (Overdrive) with Oliver Heldens, will perform God Save The King before the F1 race gets under way on Sunday July 6. Speaking about being asked to sing at the race, Hill said: 'It's an absolute honour to have the chance to perform the national anthem at Silverstone. 'As a British artist, it will be such a privilege to stand before the home crowd. 'I was here back in 2021 and this year I'm coming back with a lot more F1 knowledge. 'I'm so excited, and I feel very proud to be a part of it all.' She will be joined by DJ Fatboy Slim, real name Norman Cook, who will perform a set before the event starts, with the pair also performing on the main stage alongside Sam Fender and Raye, which will see performances across the weekend. Blossoms will perform at the opening concert on Thursday July 3, before Sam Fender's headline set, while Friday July 4 will see former Little Mix star Jade appear on the main stage before Raye. On Saturday July 5, Swedish-English singer Mabel will perform, before Fatboy Slim returns to headline. On the Sunday, actor and musician Idris Elba will take the stage, before Hill will return to close the show on the main stage. Hill has had six UK top 10 singles and two UK top 10 albums and is best known for songs such as Remember with David Guetta, Disconnect with Chase And Status and Crazy What Love Can Do, also with Guetta. The singer has won two Brit Awards for best dance act in 2022 and 2023, after rising to fame on the first series of The Voice UK, where she auditioned with John Legend's Ordinary People and joined Jessie J's team, reaching the semi-final of the competition.
