Growing concerns plague the King’s security team after several incidents, including eggs being thrown at King Charles, have occurred at recent meet-and-greets.
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High alert
According to The Mirror,police and Royal protection officers will likely be on high alert as the King and the Queen Consort plan to greet the public on Christmas Day after they attend church in Sandringham, Norfolk. It is believed that Royal protection chiefs are ramping up security after a series of public protests.
Head of the Royal protection unit Dai Davies believes in the right to peaceful protests. Still, he warns that all officers must have ‘razor-sharp focus’ and that ‘intelligence and exit strategies’ are vital in protecting the Royals. He also said:
There is no magic solution to this pattern of attacks or protests. The egg incidents show the vulnerability of the royals. The key is to make sure these incidents do not spiral.
Leaving nothing to chance
A review has also reportedly been ordered amid fears that this traditional walkabout could be tarnished with further incidents. Since the death of Queen Elizabeth II, several incidents have occurred as Britons battle the cost-of-living crisis on top of political uncertainty.
A source told The Mirror:
A full-scale review is in place to make sure the right evacuation procedures are in place.
The first incident came on September 17th, when a protester confronted King Charles about the cost of the monarchy. He shouted:
Charles, while we struggle to heat our homes, we have to pay for your parade. The taxpayer pays £100 million for you, and for what?
Since then, a handful more incidents have occurred, including two occasions where activists have tried to egg the King whilst he was visiting Luton and York.
The source added:
This isn’t just about individuals with eggs at their disposal; everyone is extremely aware it could be far worse.
The head of Royal protection also warned:
As the IRA famously said after the Grand Hotel bombing, ‘We only have to get lucky once; you have to be lucky all the time.’
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The Mirror: EXCLUSIVE: Urgent King Charles security review with protests feared on Christmas Day
