Republican activists protest royal family's role in VE Day commemorations in London.

Republican activists protested in London’s Trafalgar Square, accusing the royal family of overshadowing VE Day commemorations. Organized by anti-monarchy group Republic, the demonstration featured large yellow banners and a mascot named Chuck the Rex, symbolizing the monarchy as outdated. Graham Smith, the group’s chief, criticized the royal family’s role in VE Day events, arguing it should honor World War II sacrifices, not the royals. The group plans further protests at royal events.