- King Charles III and the Queen Consort Camilla will fly into Cardiff on Friday.
- Anti-monarchy campaigners plan demonstrations in front of the Welsh capital’s castle.
- The news that Prince William had replaced Charles as Prince of Wales came “so soon after the death of the Queen,” activists say.
King Charles III’s first visit is expected to be accompanied by anti-monarchy demonstrations in front of Cardiff Castle.
On Friday, the 73-year-old King and the Queen Consort Camilla will fly into the Welsh capital.
The royal couple will pay a visit to the Welsh parliament, the Senedd, to receive condolences and tributes before having a private meeting with Mark Drakeford, the First Minister of Wales.
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The journey, however, has already encountered difficulties as Real Democracy Now, an anti-monarchy organisation, prepares for the demonstration.
The revelation that Prince William had replaced Charles as Prince of Wales came “so soon after the death of the Queen,” according to Bethan Sayed, and the group felt “compelled” to react.
“As soon as King Charles III decided to announce that Prince William should become Prince of Wales, so soon after the death of the Queen, many of us felt compelled to respond.
“We must discuss the future of Wales, and what we want that to look like.
“People tell us that now is not the time to discuss this issue, however, when the monarchy passes from the incumbent to a new King, now is exactly the time to discuss this matter.
“It is about fairness, equality, and the Wales we want to shape for future generations,” she added.
