Security measures put in place for King Charles' 'second Coronation' to stop 'threatening' protestors
dailyrecord.co.ukA huge security operation is under way to prevent anti-monarchy groups from wrecking King Charles' "second Coronation" in Edinburgh tomorrow.
The monarch will be presented with the Honours of Scotland which are Britain's oldest crown jewels at the ceremony in St Giles Cathedral.
Police Scotland have put precautions in place over the weekend after receiving intelligence that suggests protestors will try and disrupt the royal event in the Capital on Wednesday, July 5.The force have also deployed anti-terror measures and St Giles' Cathedral where the historical service is taking place will be shut while officials lift the floor to search for any dangerous devices, the Mirror reports.Sections of the Royal Mile which runs from Edinburgh Castle to the Palace of Holyroodhouse - the monarch's official Scottish residence - will be cordoned off with nearby roads closures and drones banned.ACC Tim Mairs said: “Abusive, threatening behaviour or activity intended to disrupt the event that risks public safety is not a legitimate protest.”Campaign group Republic issued a document that pinpoints public protest sites and explains breach of the peace law.Our Republic, which campaigns for an elected head of state also said it would be holding a rally throughout the event.The group stated: “As Charles claims the honours he feels entitled to, we will be the reminder that Scotland has never been asked to consent to his rule.”The new monarch will also receive a new sword of state and the ancient Crown of Scotland which are kept in Edinburgh Castle.The historical occasion will also be attended by Queen Camilla and the Prince and Princess of Wales, less commonly known in Scotland as the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay.Charles ordered for the
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