Woman arrested during royal ceremony in Edinburgh charged

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Woman Arrested During Royal Ceremony In Edinburgh Charged
The ceremony at Mercat Cross in Edinburgh saw King Charles publicly proclaimed as the new Scottish monarch. Photo: PA
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By Isobel Frodsham, PA

A woman who was arrested during a ceremony for Britain's 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.

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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 late Queen Elizabeth’s coffin from the Palace of Holyroodhouse to the cathedral is due to take place later on Monday.

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