A furious campaigner has accused King Charles of being ‘racist’ during a heated rant. Anti-monarchy protesters were out in full force on Wednesday during a demonstration as the King attended his Scottish Coronation. Protesters held large signs reading ‘Abolish the Monarchy’ and ‘Not my King’ as the processions made their way through the streets of Edinburgh. Riz Possnett was one of those campaigning and was subsequently arrested, GB news reports, and she’s spoken out on why he is campaigning for a Republic.
Appearing on Dan Wootton Tonight, Ms Possnett launched into a furious rant where she accused the monarchy of “racism”.
She was forced to apologise after branding Britain a “laughing stock” and “pathetic”.
Ms Possnett said: “We have got better sources of pride and I personally think that an institution based on racism and imperialism is not a source of pride.”
Guest host Mark Dolan hit back, asking “what racism?”
Ms Possnett responded: “That institution of monarchy is not a good source of pride and there’s a lot of people in Britain who can’t detach themselves from history because they’re still suffering from it.”
She added: “Charles does not do a good job of representing us.”
Former aide to Margaret Thatcher Nile Gardiner defended the monarchy, branding the comments “utterly ignorant nonsense”.
He added: “This idea that Britain is in decline is utter nonsense. This idea that Britain is a racist nation is complete lies.
“The anti-British statements we have heard are utterly appalling and should be condemned.”
Pro-monarchy protestors challenged the anti-monarchy group Republic on Wednesday with signs that read: “Charles King of Scots.”
Referring to an area fenced off for protesters outside the cathedral, one royal fan attending the event complained to the PA news agency that the organisers had “given the protesters the best spot here, the best view. It isn’t fair.”
Margaret Jenkins, 62, from East Lothian, told the outlet: “I’m excited to see King Charles, my King, and I know not everyone would agree.”
Wednesday’s ceremony formally recognised Charles as the King of Scotland as well as England following his Coronation in London in May.
Charles was presented with the symbols of his authority in Scotland, the Sceptre and the Sword of State, known as the Honours of Scotland.
Following the ceremony the King, alongside Queen Camilla and the Prince and Princess of Wales returned to the Palace of Holyroodhouse for an RAF flyover.
