Many have theorized – correctly, I believe – that the Windsors are doing so many “secret” and “unannounced” events these days because they’re terrified of being protested. In the lead-up to the coronation, every single time King Charles stepped outside, Republic staged a protest near his events, and those protests kept getting bigger and louder. Even the so-called “most popular royals,” Prince William and Kate, have gotten heckled by protesters, although it’s nowhere near the level directed at Charles and Camilla. Well, during her events yesterday, the Princess of Wales had to dodge some protesters. By my count, fewer than a dozen people were out, holding signs and yelling. But it’s a significant shift – has Kate ever been protested by republicans while doing solo events?
A protestor couldn’t shake Kate Middleton’s focus during her latest royal duty.
The Princess of Wales, 41, stepped out at the Foundling Museum in London on Thursday morning, the first of two early childhood-related engagements. As seen in videos shared to Twitter by Richard Palmer of the Daily Express, a lone protestor awaited her arrival at the park across the street. The royal reporter described the sight as a “very small republican protest,” and a police officer could be seen speaking with the woman holding signs reading “#Born Free” and “Monarchy is child abuse.”
Princess Kate didn’t react to the activist as she exited the Foundling Museum after the hour-long visit. The protestor stood with well-wishers and chanted “Born equal,” according to footage from royals reporter Victoria Ward.
Another voice in the crowd intermittently cried “Boo,” though it’s unclear whether the yelling was meant to support or stop the protestor. According to Ward, the activist was not affiliated with Republic, the anti-monarchy group that protested on King Charles’ coronation day.
Yeah, I don’t think these were Republic protests either. In fact, we haven’t heard much from Republic since the Chubbly, where cops arrested dozens of people for the crime of carrying yellow signs in public. The signs yesterday weren’t yellow and it appeared to be a simple, organic protest against Kate. They could prepare because Kate’s events yesterday were announced in advance. It’s definitely interesting.
There’s a very small republican demonstration as the princess arrives…. pic.twitter.com/geH4Pk7H8q
— Rebecca English (@RE_DailyMail) May 25, 2023
Photos courtesy of Cover Images.
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The Princess of Wales arrives at the Foundling Museum in London, to meet those with lived experience of the care system, as well as with foster carers and adoptive parents to hear about their experiences.
Featuring: Catherine, Princess of Wales
Where: London, United Kingdom
When: 25 May 2023
Credit: PA Images/INSTARimages**NORTH AMERICA RIGHTS ONLY**
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The Princess of Wales arrives at the Foundling Museum in London, to meet those with lived experience of the care system, as well as with foster carers and adoptive parents to hear about their experiences.
Featuring: Catherine, Princess of Wales
Where: London, United Kingdom
When: 25 May 2023
Credit: PA Images/INSTARimages**NORTH AMERICA RIGHTS ONLY**
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The Princess of Wales arrives at the Foundling Museum in London, to meet with care leavers who are being supported by the Museum, and with adoptive parents and foster carers to discuss the lifelong impact that positive, supportive relationships can have for children and young people.
Featuring: Catherine, Princess of Wales
Where: London, United Kingdom
When: 25 May 2023
Credit: PA Images/INSTARimages**NORTH AMERICA RIGHTS ONLY**
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The Princess of Wales arrives at the Foundling Museum in London, to meet with care leavers who are being supported by the Museum, and with adoptive parents and foster carers to discuss the lifelong impact that positive, supportive relationships can have for children and young people.
Featuring: Catherine, Princess of Wales
Where: London, United Kingdom
When: 25 May 2023
Credit: PA Images/INSTARimages**NORTH AMERICA RIGHTS ONLY**
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The Princess of Wales arrives at the Foundling Museum in London, to meet with care leavers who are being supported by the Museum, and with adoptive parents and foster carers to discuss the lifelong impact that positive, supportive relationships can have for children and young people.
Featuring: Catherine, Princess of Wales
Where: London, United Kingdom
When: 25 May 2023
Credit: PA Images/INSTARimages**NORTH AMERICA RIGHTS ONLY**
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Catherine, Princess of Wales visits The Foundling Museum in London and meets people with experience of the care system, foster carers and adoptive parents
Featuring: Catherine, Princess of Wales
Where: London, United Kingbom
When: 25 May 2023
Credit: John Rainford/Cover Images**NOT AVAILABLE FOR PUBLICATION IN THE UK**
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Catherine, Princess of Wales visits The Foundling Museum in London and meets people with experience of the care system, foster carers and adoptive parents
Featuring: Catherine, Princess of Wales
Where: London, United Kingbom
When: 25 May 2023
Credit: John Rainford/Cover Images**NOT AVAILABLE FOR PUBLICATION IN THE UK**
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The Princess of Wales with Kinship Carers and children during a visit to the Saint Pancras Community Association in Camden, north west London, to meet kinship carers, to hear about their experiences of raising the child of a relative or friend and the vital role they play in raising the next generation. Kinship care is when a child is looked after by their extended family or close friends if they cannot remain with their birth parents.
Featuring: Catherine, Princess Of Wales
Where: London, United Kingdom
When: 25 May 2023
Credit: PA Images/INSTARimages**NORTH AMERICA RIGHTS ONLY**
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The Princess of Wales with Kinship Carers and children during a visit to the Saint Pancras Community Association in Camden, north west London, to meet kinship carers, to hear about their experiences of raising the child of a relative or friend and the vital role they play in raising the next generation. Kinship care is when a child is looked after by their extended family or close friends if they cannot remain with their birth parents.
Featuring: Catherine, Princess Of Wales
Where: London, United Kingdom
When: 25 May 2023
Credit: PA Images/INSTARimages**NORTH AMERICA RIGHTS ONLY**
