Woman arrested during King’s proclamation in Edinburgh charged
The 22-year-old is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court at a later date.
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Your support makes all the difference.A woman who was arrested during the Accession Proclamation for the new King in Edinburgh has been charged.
Police Scotland said the 22-year-old is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court at a later date.
A force spokesperson said: “A 22-year-old woman was arrested outside St Giles’ Cathedral, Edinburgh, on Sunday 11 September 2022 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.”
A procession of the Queen’s coffin from the Palace of Holyroodhouse to the cathedral is due to take place later on Monday.