King Charles' security on high alert over protests that could interrupt 'second coronation' in Scotland

King Charles and Queen Camillaare heading to Scotland this Wednesday to celebrate their ‘second Coronation’.

The Monarch will be presented with a new sword of state and the ancient Crown of Scotland.

The famed Stone of Destiny will also be moved from Edinburgh Castle to St Giles’ Cathedral, where Charles insisted on service with a psalm sung in Gaelic and passages in the Scots language.

The ceremony will also be attended by the Prince and Princess of Wales.

While thousands of well-wishers are expected to flood the streets of Edinburgh to greet the Royal Family, King Charles’ security team received intel that anti-monarchy groups may disrupt the royal schedule.

They have now launched a massive security operation that includes lifting the floor in search of devices, mapping the roads to be closed and banning drones, amongst other measures.

Police Scotland is expected to deploy anti-terror measures for the event.

Here is what to expect from the day.

King Charles’ ‘second Coronation’ sees massive security operations planned

King Charles is set to receive the oldest Crown Jewels in the UK in what is labelled the ‘second Coronation’ in Edinburg this Wednesday.

But as his security team received intelligence about potential disruptions due to anti-monarchy protests, they are now planning unprecedented measures to protect the Monarch.

A massive and costly security operation will see sections of the Royal Mile, which runs from Edinburgh Castle to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the King’s official Scottish residence, cordoned off and nearby roads closed.

Drones will be banned while Police Scotland is expected to deploy anti-terror measures days before the event.

The ceremony will take place in St Giles’ Cathedral which will be closed shortly to allow officials to lift the floor to search for dangerous devices.

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What do we know about the planned anti-monarchy protests?

Republic campaigning for ‘monarchy abolished and the King replaced with an elected, democratic head of state’ is one of the groups that announced their intention to hold a rally during the event, with a focus on the Royal Procession from Holyroodhouse up the Royal Mile.

They also issued a document pinpointing protest sites for what they called Charles’ ‘Coronation-lite’ and explaining the breach of the peace law.

Republic said:

As Charles claims the honours he feels entitled to, we will be the reminder that Scotland has never been asked to consent to his rule.

Police warned the group to stay away from ‘abusive, threatening behaviour’ that ‘risks public safety’ and ‘is not a legitimate protest’.

What to expect from King Charles’ ‘second Coronation’?

The festive day will see People’s Procession between Edinburgh Castle and St Giles’ Cathedral that will start at 1.15pm and be led by Corporal Cruachan IV, the Royal Regiment of Scotland’s mascot, and supported by cadet musicians.

Thousands of well-wishers are expected to watch it from Edinburgh streets.

King Charles will leave Holyroodhouse at 2.05pm as part of a Royal Procession that will head up the Royal Mile to St Giles’ Cathedral.

The service there will include a psalm sung in Gaelic and passages in the Scots language requested by the King, with Charles’ receiving a new sword of state and the ancient Crown of Scotland.

The ceremony in Scotland will be attended by Queen Camilla and the Prince and Princess of Wales, known in Scotland as the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay.

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Sources used:

- Mirror: 'Huge security operation for King Charles' 'second Coronation' to stop protesters'