Placards are handed out by the organisers during the first National Republic Day demonstration at Trafalgar Square, London. 05/05/2024

The UK's first National Republic Day unfolds in Trafalgar Square ahead of the anniversary of King Charles III coronation. The anti-monarchy demonstrators attend in their thousands to denounce the British Royal family with banners and placards which read "abolish the monarchy" and "Not my king."
Trafalgar Square, London, 05/05/2024.

Large banners are installed in Trafalgar Square for the demonstration. London, 05/05/2024.

Anti-monarchy protesters hold banners during the Republic Day demonstration. London, 05/05/2024

A sign left unattended asks, "who voted for him?" in reference to King Charles III during the National Republic Day demonstration at Trafalgar Square, London. 05/05/2024

Large banners are installed in Trafalgar Square for the demonstration. London, 05/05/2024.

A homemade sign that reads "abolish the monarchy." London, 05/05/2024.

A large dinosaur mascot is assembled for the demonstration, which the organisers say is symbolic of the monarchy as they are both outdated. London, 05/05/2024.  

Graham Smith, author of the book 'Abolish the Monarchy' poses for a portrait during the Republic Day demonstration at Trafalgar Square, London. 05/05/2024 

Large banners are installed in Trafalgar Square for the demonstration. London, 05/05/2024.

Protester holds a makeshift sign during the anti-monarchy demonstration in Trafalgar Square, London. 05/05/2024.

A large dinosaur mascot is assembled for the demonstration, which the organisers say is symbolic of the monarchy as they are both outdated. London, 05/05/2024.  

Placards are handed out by the organisers during the first National Republic Day demonstration at Trafalgar Square, London. 05/05/2024

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