A powerful anti-monarchy movement is gaining fresh momentum as Republic, the UK’s leading campaign group for abolishing the monarchy, has announced plans for another major protest targeting the King Charles and British royal family.
Republic has long been a thorn in the side of the monarchy, staging a series of high-profile demonstrations during King Charles and the royal family’s public appearances. Now, they’re gearing up for what they promise will be their biggest protest yet.
In a fiery statement released on their website, the group confirmed that “Republic Day” will return to London’s iconic Trafalgar Square on May 10, 2025. Described as a “celebration of democracy,” the event is designed to galvanize public support for replacing the monarchy with an elected head of state.
“Last year, hundreds of you turned out for the first Republic Day in Trafalgar Square,” the statement read. “In 2025, we’ll be returning with an even bigger and better celebration of democracy.”
The organization isn’t just planning another protest — they’re aiming to create a full-scale political spectacle, blending entertainment with activism to send a loud and clear message to the royal establishment.
Republic is promising a full program of live music, speeches, and performances, including appearances by campaigners, writers, and politicians who support the end of the monarchy. The day will also feature “Chuck the Rex,” a giant fifteen-foot dinosaur symbolizing the outdated nature of the royal institution.
The dinosaur mascot, which Republic describes as “a tamed fossil that belongs in a museum,” has become a viral symbol for their anti-monarchy campaign. It’s a visual jab at the royal family’s relevance in modern Britain, and it’s bound to draw both supporters and critics in droves.
The upcoming demonstration follows a string of protests during key royal events, including Commonwealth Day last month. Republic activists held signs and chanted slogans as the royal family greeted well-wishers, making it clear that not everyone was celebrating.
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Their continued presence at royal events has kept the debate around the monarchy alive, with public opinion increasingly divided. While many still hold deep affection for the royal family, especially figures like Princess Kate and Prince William, a growing number of Britons are questioning whether the monarchy still has a place in a 21st-century democracy.
Republic believes that public money, inherited privilege, and lack of accountability are reasons enough to scrap the monarchy altogether. Their goal? A fully democratic UK with an elected head of state, something they claim would better reflect modern British values.
“Republic Day is a reminder of what’s possible,” the group stated. “Of the brilliance, ambition and creativity of ordinary people who strive to do an extraordinary thing.”
As May 2025 approaches, tensions between royalists and republicans are likely to intensify. Republic has made it clear they will not back down and are calling on thousands more to join their movement.
Whether the royal family will respond directly to the protest remains unclear. The monarchy has traditionally kept a dignified silence in the face of criticism — but the rising profile of Republic and their expanding protests might be impossible to ignore.
One thing is certain: the conversation around the monarchy’s future is far from over. With Republic leading the charge and promising an explosive rally in London, the next year could be one of the most politically charged yet for Britain’s centuries-old institution.
