A PROTESTER at the Proclamation of King Charles III in Brighton was calling for the monarchy to be abolished.

The single protester was at the event at the Brighton Pavilion with a cardboard sign reading "Abolish the Monarchy" as the event took place.

The protest comes just days after the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday, September 8. 

Meanwhile two people who were arrested during the Accession Proclamation for the new King in Edinburgh have been charged.

Police Scotland said a 22-year-old female has been charged after she was arrested outside St Giles's Cathedral and is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court at a later date.

A 74-year-old man who was arrested in the vicinity of the Palace of Holyroodhouse in connection with a breach of the peace has also been charged and will appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday. 

A force spokesperson said: “A 22-year-old woman was arrested outside St Giles’ Cathedral, Edinburgh, on Sunday, September 11, in connection with a breach of the peace.

“She was charged and was released on an undertaking to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court at a later date.”

Minutes before the proclamation announcement in Edinburgh began, a female protester appeared at the Mercat Cross and held a sign which said: “F*** imperialism, abolish the monarchy.”

Police Scotland later confirmed that the female protester had been arrested.

A force spokesperson added: "A 74-year old man was arrested in the vicinity of the Palace of Holyroodhouse around 3.50pm on Sunday, September 11, in connection with a breach of the peace. He was later charged and is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday, September 12."