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King Charles makes hasty exit after being confronted by hecklers in Cardiff

King Charles was heckled by protesters during his visit to Cardiff on Friday.

The monarch was shaking hands with the public in the Welsh capital when a man accosted him over cost of living concerns.

The protester said: “While we struggle to heat our homes, we have to pay for your parade.”

At that point, another man appearing to be the Sovereign’s bodyguard, stood in front of the heckler.

The King sighed as he said “oh” as he turned away from the man.

The protester continued: “We pay £100 million for you – and what for?”

It comes after protesters booed King Charles III in the city, holding signs reading “citizen not subject” and “democracy now”.

“Abolish the Monarchy” signs could also be seen, while giant Owain Glyndwr flags were held aloft by some demonstrators. One man held up a placard saying: “End Prince of Wales title”.

Despite intending to be a silent protest by a number of groups under the banner Real Democracy Now, the rally also at times broke into song led by members of the Cor Cochion, a socialist choir based in Cardiff.

During the visit, demonstrators were also filmed booing the new King as he and Camilla’s car drove by.

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Jack Peat

Jack is a business and economics journalist and the founder of The London Economic (TLE). He has contributed articles to VICE, Huffington Post and Independent and is a published author. Jack read History at the University of Wales, Bangor and has a Masters in Journalism from the University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

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