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King Charles’s visit to Milton Keynes disrupted by anti-monarchy protesters

Charles faced anti-monarchy protesters but chants of ‘God save the King’ drowned out the demonstrators

Tony Jones
Friday 17 February 2023 04:59 GMT
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King Charles III faced anti-monarchy protesters during a visit celebrating Milton Keynes being awarded city status but chants of “God save the King” drowned out the demonstrators.

King Charles had travelled alone to Milton Keynes after it was announced on Monday the Queen Consort had tested positive for Covid and he told one well-wisher “She’s getting better”.

Famed for its concrete cows and roundabouts, his visit marked Milton Keynes receiving its new status as part of the late Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

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