A group of antimonarchists staged a protest today on the grounds of Windsor Castle.
Just after midday, members of campaign group Republic spread out a black banner reading “End Royal Secrecy”’, in front of the Round Tower, where the Royal Archives are housed.
The anti-monarchy group accused the Royal Family of “hiding official records and evidence of lobbying from the general public”.
Republic’s Graham Smith said: “Windsor Castle is ground-zero for royal secrecy. This is where the royal archives are hidden away. That’s why we’ve protested here today.
“The royals are very secretive. They have persuaded the government to exempt the monarchy from freedom of information laws[..]”
Smith added: “With the popularity of the monarchy hitting record lows, discontent with the Monarchy’s inflated and undemocratic place in society will only grow louder and louder.
“Republic will continue to protest against the monarchy and we will continue to demand an end to royal secrecy.”
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