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Several people, including anti-monarchists, were arrested on the morning of King Charles III's coronation in London.
The anti-monarchy group Republic said its chief executive Graham Smith was arrested on Saturday morning.
It said five others were arrested and placards were confiscated.
Some onlookers nearby shouted “free Graham Smith” while others shouted “God Save The King” and waved British flags.
Campaigners from the climate group Just Stop Oil were detained.
London's Metropolitan Police said lock-on devices were seized in the arrests of four people near Trafalgar Square.
They were held on suspicion of conspiracy to cause public nuisance.
Another three people were arrested near Wellington Arch on suspicion of “possessing articles to cause criminal damage”.
Organisers have drafted in police from around the UK to aid the security operation.
The logistics involve ferrying hundreds of foreign leaders and dignitaries to Westminster Abbey.
Police said they would have “low tolerance” for any disruption on Saturday.
They said they would “deal robustly with anyone intent on undermining this celebration”.
Anti-monarchy protesters assembled in Trafalgar Square with signs saying “Not My King”.
The coronation of King Charles III — in pictures
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King Charles III and Queen Camilla on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, London, following the coronation. PA -
Crowds fill the Mall following the coronation. PA -
The British Royal Air Force's aerobatic team, the Red Arrows, perform a fly-past over Admiralty Arch in central London. AFP -
King Charles and Queen Camilla are carried in the Gold State Coach, pulled by eight Windsor Greys, as the Coronation Procession passes through Parliament Square on its way to Buckingham Palace. PA -
King Charles wearing the Imperial state Crown carrying the Sovereign's Orb and Sceptre leaves Westminster Abbey. AFP -
King Charles is crowned with St Edward's Crown at Westminster Abbey. PA -
King Charles sits to receive the St Edward's Crown. AP -
King Charles rises after he is crowned. Getty -
Queen Camilla is crowned with Queen Mary's Crown. PA -
King Charles wearing the St Edward's Crown and Queen Camilla wearing the Queen Mary's Crown during the coronation ceremony. PA -
Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, followed by Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, arrive for the coronation. AP -
King Charles enters Westminster Abbey. Getty -
King Charles at Westminster Abbey as the coronation ceremony begins. PA -
King Charles arrives for his coronation at Westminster Abbey. PA -
The Diamond Jubilee State Coach travels along The Mall. PA -
King Charles in the Diamond Jubilee State Coach as the King's Procession passes along The Mall to the coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey. PA -
King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla travel from Buckingham Palace in the Diamond Jubilee Coach. Getty Images -
King Charles travels to Buckingham Palace to prepare for his coronation. Reuters -
The motorcade of King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla travel across London from St James's Palace to Buckingham Palace. PA -
People awaiting the coronation procession to begin shelter from the rain in London. Reuters -
Pfficers from London's Metropolitan Police gather on The Mall before the coronation of King Charles. AP -
Members of staff prepare the balcony of Buckingham Palace. EPA -
Coldstream Guards march in London. Reuters -
Well-wishers line the route of the coronation procession. AP -
Troops in full ceremonial uniform arrive at Waterloo train station from their barracks and march across Westminster Bridge in London. Reuters -
People enter the festive spirit as they wait to watch King Charles's coronation procession on The Mall in London. Rueters -
Metropolitan Police officers and security staff gather on The Mall. Getty -
Crowds form along the Mall in anticipation of the coronation procession. Getty -
Armed Metropolitan Police officers on roof of Buckingham Palace. EPA -
Metropolitan Police officers arrive on the Mall. Getty -
Members of the armed forces taking part in the coronation processions arrive at Waterloo train station. PA
The National saw republicans being questioned by police about their intentions.
One of the protesters, Elliott Lee, said he had come to raise awareness of the republican cause.
“King Charles does not have a mandate to serve as head of state,” he said. “Why does he believe he can represent the people?
“Ideally, we would have an elected head of state. This would mean equality and fairness.”
Polls show the republican movement has little support in the UK.
But it has more traction in some of the Commonwealth realms of which King Charles is head of state because of historic ties to Britain.
