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Republic campaigns to abolish the British monarchy in favour of a democratic republic. Join us today: https://t.co/cTmLuyoi2y
Joined January 2009
🚨🚨 BREAKING NEWS: Republic will be protesting at Trooping the Colour on the 14th June in London! Info for getting involved is in this post. We hope to see you there! #NotMyKing #AbolishTheMonarchy
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Abolish the monarchy, not the right to protest. As we speak the whole core team of Republic is still being detained. We are not given a reason. They will probably be released when the whole monarchy pr-show is over. #NotMyKing #AbolishTheMonarchy
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Charles has just dodged a multi-million pound inheritance tax. New monarchs are exempted from paying a tax the rest of us must pay, at significant cost to the taxpayer. #AbolishTheMonarchy #NotMyKing
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It’s a shame that you arrested our team who intended to protest peacefully. Is this democracy?.
We are so proud to have 1000s of officers lining the route as the Royal Escort for King Charles III's #Coronation . This is a long-held tradition and something officers are honoured to do, not just for @RoyalFamily but for those attending this momentous moment in British history.
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This morning, @GrahamSmith_ and 5 members of our team were arrested. Hundreds of placards were seized. Is this democracy? #NotMyKing #Coronation.
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Rights are not contextual.
We understand public concern following arrests made this morning. We police proportionately and in the context of the event. This is a once in a generation moment and that has been a key consideration. You can read more here 👇.
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🚨🚨BREAKING NEWS: Republic activists have staged the first-ever protest INSIDE Buckingham Palace! #NotMyKing #AbolishTheMonarchy
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🚨🚨 BREAKING NEWS: We've just reported Andrew to the police. With the release of the Epstein court documents, new details of sexual assault and rape allegations against Andrew have been revealed. It's time for the Met Police to act. #NotMyKing #AbolishTheMonarchy #Epstein
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The Republic Eight - we're out!. STATEMENT at . Thank you for your support!. #NotMyKing #AbolishTheMonarchy #RepublicEight
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Out in force on Pall Mall! They won’t let our protesters into Trafalgar Square to join the rest of us. #NotMyKing
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Asking people to swear allegiance to Charles and his heirs, means swearing allegiance to Andrew. In a democracy it is the Head of State who should swear allegiance to us. This is an offensive and tone deaf gesture that holds the people in contempt. #NotMyKing #AbolishTheMonarchy
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So, people have inevitably started talking about the economic benefit of the monarchy. Because when it's obvious the shine is coming off and people are losing interest, why not revert to talking about money? Here's why that claim about the profitable monarchy is nonsense. 🧵.
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Thank you everyone for the huge outpouring of support. The speed with which the Met backed down shows they had badly misjudged the situation. We will certainly be pursuing the matter further. #NotMyKing.
We have just been told that the police will be taking no further action. This has been a disgraceful episode and we will be speaking to lawyers about taking legal action. I also expect a full inquiry into why they repeatedly lied to us and who authorised the arrests.
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🚨🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨🚨 We’ve just told Charles that he’s not our King at the Trooping the Colour parade. Together, despite attempts to block our protest, we rallied for an elected head of state. #NotMyKing #AbolishTheMonarchy
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The coronation is now expected to cost the country £250,000,000. That’s £173,611 a minute for every minute of the day on May 6. And for that we’re supposed to all pledge allegiance to Charles. Now is the time to declare #NotMyKing and to #AbolishTheMonarchy
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🚨🚨 BREAKING NEWS - We’ve just told Charles that he’s not our King at the State Opening of Parliament! 500 republicans have today turned up to protest for democracy and the right to elect our head of state - thank you all for the amazing support. #NotMyKing #AbolishTheMonarchy
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There are obviously serious concerns about the Queen's health. Whatever our views on the monarchy, times like this are also deeply personal and private. For the remainder of today at least we won't be making any further comments.
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🚨🚨 BREAKING NEWS: Republic have written to the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, demanding that she cut the half billion royal budget instead of our public services. #NotMyKing #AbolishTheMonarchy
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We're building a movement for the 48% and we're going to grow it into a majority. #NotMyKing #AbolishTheMonarchy
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Organisers of the #NotMyKing protest have been arrested - police won't say what for .
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This is a public admission that the right to protest was curtailed to protect the image of the king. An absolute disgrace. #NotMyKing.
We understand public concern following arrests made this morning. We police proportionately and in the context of the event. This is a once in a generation moment and that has been a key consideration. You can read more here 👇.
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🚨🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨🚨 Hundreds of republicans have just told Charles that he’s not their King at the #StateOpening of Parliament! . It’s time to end royal influence over our House of Commons. #NotMyKing #AbolishTheMonarchy
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An update: the team continue to be held at Walworth police station. They’ve been held for around 11 hours so far.
This morning, @GrahamSmith_ and 5 members of our team were arrested. Hundreds of placards were seized. Is this democracy? #NotMyKing #Coronation.
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We've made it clear - Charles is not our king. No number of Coronations are going to change that. Edinburgh - thank you. #NotMyKing #AbolishTheMonarchy
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A proclamation of a new king is an affront to democracy, a moment that stands firmly against the values most of us believe in, values such as equality, accountability and the rule of law. #AbolishTheMonarchy.
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🚨🚨 BREAKING NEWS: Support for the Monarchy has dropped below 50% FOR THE FIRST TIME. This a monumental moment for republicanism. Support for the Monarchy is collapsing. Britain will have an elected Head of State, sooner rather than later. #NotMyKing #AbolishTheMonarchy
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William takes an income of £22m+ from the Duchy of Cornwall, a state asset. The Duchy avoids paying taxes, as does his dad. The royals spend hundreds of millions a year on themselves. Until they sort that out this kind of thing is hypocritical nonsense.
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Press release: 'These arrests are a direct attack on our democracy and the fundamental rights of every person in the country. The right to protest peacefully in the UK no longer exists.' .
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🚨🚨 BREAKING NEWS: Local Republic activists in Edinburgh have told Charles he’s not their King during Royal Week! #NotMyKing #AbolishTheMonarchy
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The lesson we can all take away from the #HarryandMeganNetflix series is that this is a dysfunctional family and institution, one beset by petty jealousy and pointless 'feuds' which is presented dishonestly as a source of dignity and pride. #AbolishTheMonarchy #NotMyKing
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🚨🚨 BREAKING NEWS: Support for the Monarchy has collapsed even further!. A poll has today shown that support for the Monarchy has now dropped to 45%. The monarchy no longer commands the support of the British people. It's time for a proper debate. #NotMyKing #AbolishTheMonarchy
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🚨🚨 BREAKING NEWS: We've just delivered Charles the Prince Andrew-Jeffrey Epstein Files. Today we went to Sandringham, where we delivered the files to Charles, demanding that he read them and make a statement on these allegations. #NotMyKing #AbolishTheMonarchy #Epstein
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🚨🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨🚨 We’ve just rallied hundreds of republicans in Trafalgar Square on #RepublicDay, calling for an elected head of state and an end to the monarchy! #NotMyKing #AbolishTheMonarchy
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A year ago we were told we had a new head of state. No discussion, no debate, no votes cast. The new guy's qualification? That he was the son of his predecessor. A year later and the republican movement is stronger than ever. #NotMyKing #AbolishTheMonarchy
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The monarchy has just been hit by its worst crisis since the abdication in 1936. Whether for the sake of Britain or for the sake of the younger royals this rotten institution needs to go. #AbolishTheMonarchy.
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Update: first member of the team out (nearly 16 hours in). Phone confiscated.
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Oxford Circus brought to a standstill by a police escort. For princess Anne. Pointless, disruptive, expensive and dangerous.
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Our head of state is a woman who is remote and disconnected from the experiences of the rest of us. The Queen should be talked about and scrutinised like any other political or public figure. And we are and always will be more inspired by the real heroes of this nation.
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Instead of a coronation we want an election. Instead of Charles we want a choice. It’s that simple. #NotMyKing #AbolishTheMonarchy.
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Some ask why we're protesting. It's because we want to use the coronation to change the debate about the monarchy and show that we're not a nation of royalists. #NotMyKing #AbolishTheMonarchy.
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🚨🚨 BREAKING NEWS: The Met Police have again decided to NOT INVESTIGATE the allegations against Andrew. #NotMyKing #AbolishTheMonarchy #Epstein
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🚨🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨🚨 We’ve just told Camilla, Edward and William that it’s time to #AbolishTheMonarchy at the Commonwealth Day Service!
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Charles is sitting on a huge fortune, most of which is either the result of slavery, unique and unjust tax breaks or the state allowing him and his family multi-million pound income from state assets. He has no business patronising the country like this.
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Our Scottish Coronation protest has only just started and we're already over 100 protestors strong! #NotMyKing #AbolishTheMonarchy
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This is the list of what William's done since the start of the year. 13 'engagements' over 12 weeks, one which is a private meeting and one which is a night out at the BAFTAs. For this we pay him more than £25m a year. #AbolishTheMonarchy
William to visit Sheffield to join locals in discussions to end homelessness | ITV News
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To be sworn in as an MP, you have to make an oath to the King. This is what I decided to say, in protest.
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Big Issue’s annual income is approximately £3m a year. William spent more than £4.5m of taxpayers’ money on renovating his Kensington Palace home before moving in. Charles spent a similar amount on Clarence House. The monarchy costs us at least £345m a year. #AbolishTheMonarchy
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This is an outrage. We will be seeking advice on the possibility of a legal challenge. Either we’re all equal in law or we’re not. Either we believe in the rule of law or we don’t. #AbolishTheMonarchy #NotMyKing
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Flies all the way to Cape Town to present an environmental prize. You can't make this up. #AbolishTheMonarchy.
Prince William congratulates the five Winners of The Earthshot Prize 2024 and shares his words of optimism. It's time to repair and regenerate our planet. @KensingtonRoyal #EarthshotCapeTown
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The royals aren't good for tourism. We need to #AbolishTheMonarchy.
"Versailles gets 20 times as many visitors as Buckingham Palace.". "Windsor Castle isn't even the most popular destination in Windsor, which is Legoland.". @RepublicStaff member Alex says the Royals bringing in more than they cost is a myth. @alexisconran | #StormHuntley
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Majority of country didn’t see it and won’t. A lot will watch and pay little attention. The patronising idea that we need glib sentiments from a man ripping off the taxpayer and failing to live up to basic standards of public life is nonsense. #NotMyKing.
That was just beautiful, exactly what the country needed. God Save the King! 🎄🇬🇧
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They refused to investigate Andrew. They arrest someone who heckles him. He remains accused of serious sex offences. #NotMyKing #AbolishTheMonarchy.
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This is so patronising. Millions of people volunteer every week, while Charles sits around enjoying luxury paid for by us. Perhaps he can mark the coronation by apologising and giving all that money back. #NotMyKing #AbolishTheMonarchy .
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Our identity is about so much more than one very average family.
I will never understand those who wish to get rid of the Royal Family. Does our national identity mean nothing to you?.
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Our condolences to the Queen and her family. This is a personal and private moment for the family, so we won’t have anything further to say today.
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A royalist asking “why do they think they’re better than the rest of us?” without spotting the irony.
The queue jumping of the Elizabeth line by the elite is a disgrace. Why does every MP (and their four mates), not to mention Holly and Phil, think they're better than the rest of us?.Unlike Susanna Reid who lined up for seven hours with her mum. I'd love to see one MP do the same
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Republic has called on the government to abolish the Duchies of Cornwall and Lancaster, following investigations by Dispatches, Sunday Times and Mirror.
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The @BBCNews has lost the plot. There was a single announcement. It does not need live updates. We don't need endless stories about it and there are clearly more important things going on in the world.
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Thanks to all you awesome people Republic has raised more than £40,000 for billboards across the UK. The latest ads will be up at the end of next week. You can donate at
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These billboards are going up in Glasgow during #COP26. You can help us get more billboards up around the UK by donating at #EndTheMonarchy
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This Mail front page is just offensive. The country has better things to worry about, and making this some kind of national source of concern is laughable. #AbolishTheMonarchy #NotMyKing.
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£345 million down the drain each year. Exempted from hundreds of laws. Denying us the right to elect our head of state. That's why Charles isn't our King. #NotMyKing #AbolishTheMonarchy
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Last year Kate had 128 engagements, averaging an hour each. That's 3.2 weeks of work, not even part-time. The royals don't work. #AbolishTheMonarchy.
Princess Kate returns to work just days after completing chemotherapy treatment.
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Enough nonsense about royal duties and engagements. It's worth getting back to why we should #AbolishTheMonarchy, why we campaign for a republic. Monarchies are corrupt and corrupting, they rest on feudal values, and our monarchy is bad for equality and democracy. 🧵
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Dodged inheritance tax, annual cost of the monarchy and cost of the coronation mean Charles has cost the taxpayer at least £815,000,000 since he became king. For one man to do one part time job. #NotMyKing #AbolishTheMonarchy
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King Charles dealt major blow as support for monarchy plummets in new poll
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🚨🚨 BREAKING NEWS: The monarchy will soon receive a £45 million funding increase. It's time to stop bankrolling the royals. 🧵🧵 #NotMyKing #AbolishTheMonarchy
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🚨🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨🚨 We’ve just told Camilla that it’s time to #AbolishTheMonarchy at the Royal Maundy Service!
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Apparently, there isn't enough money for pay-rises, except in the Royals' case, of course. Truly disgusting. #NotMyKing #AbolishTheMonarchy
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There were eight of us arrested on Saturday, the six who have been referred to by the Met, arrested next to the van, and two others arrested on the Mall later on. We're pleased to say the other two have also now been told there will be no further action taken. #NotMyKing
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🚨🚨 BREAKING NEWS: Support for a republic has overtaken support for a monarchy among under 45s! #AbolishTheMonarchy
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Now they’re just gaslighting everyone. Their policing on Saturday was about the king first. They as much admitted it when they suggested rights depended on what occasion it was.
Policing the King's #Coronation 👑. "It is about thinking public service first.". We would like to thank all of the officers from the Met and other forces, as well as staff and volunteers who have been busy working this bank holiday weekend to keep London safe. 💙
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'Our head of state is handing out trinkets and medals to his own family in an act of breathtaking nepotism'. @RepublicStaff CEO @GrahamSmith_ in @BBCNews on the new royal honours.
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🚨🚨 BREAKING NEWS: New polling shows that a vast majority of the British public want MPs to swear an oath to their constituents instead of the monarchy. It's time to scrap the oath. 🧵🧵 #NotMyKing #AbolishTheMonarchy
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All 18 of these royals live in state owned homes, mainly in St James's Palace, Kensington Palace or Windsor. They pay little or no rent at a huge cost to the taxpayer. Most of them do very little in return. They also have second, third and fourth homes. #AbolishTheMonarchy
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"due to workload". William hardly does anything, yet needs help getting dressed in the morning.
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William will put down his trip to the Euros Final as a 'work engagement'. Nonsense. Why should he be paid for watching it last night? We weren't. #NotMyKing #AbolishTheMonarchy.
⚽️ Football gall! .'Prince' William Windsor says watching football is an "official" duty - so all his travel & expenses are paid from *public* funds. What a scam! .#EURO2024 #RoyalDutyMyth #RoyalGrifts #CostOfLivingCrisis #BillyIdle #NotMyPrince #AbolishTheMonarchy
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Nothing to see here. Just someone accused of serious sexual offences - who paid off a woman he denied ever meeting - chatting and laughing with other royals and clergy. No mention of criticism by the BBC of course.
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During a cost of living crisis, this billionaire family received another handout. Time to #AbolishTheMonarchy. #NotMyKing
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What pressure? She does very little and will continue to do very little, as William does. The media continue to misrepresent the royals with this nonsense.
Prince William will 'shield' his wife from mounting pressure to step up duties amid King's cancer diagnosis, claims former royal press secretary - as Prince and Princess of Wales' social media account mark Children's Mental Health Week
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Apparently this guy called Charles is coming by in an hour or so. We’ll be there. #NotMyKing #AbolishTheMonarchy #TroopingTheColour
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No, just no. #AbolishTheMonarchy.
Should we spend £46m on a memorial for the late Queen? . Leading artists and architects are being asked to put forward ideas for a national memorial to Queen Elizabeth II. Is that a waste of public funds?
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