Former aide to Margaret Thatcher Nile Gardiner defended the monarchy, branding the comments “utterly ignorant nonsense”.
He added: “This idea that Britain is in decline is utter nonsense. This idea that Britain is a racist nation is complete lies.
“The anti-British statements we have heard are utterly appalling and should be condemned.”
Pro-monarchy protestors challenged the anti-monarchy group Republic on Wednesday with signs that read: “Charles King of Scots.”
Referring to an area fenced off for protesters outside the cathedral, one royal fan attending the event complained to the PA news agency that the organisers had “given the protesters the best spot here, the best view. It isn’t fair.”
Margaret Jenkins, 62, from East Lothian, told the outlet: “I’m excited to see King Charles, my King, and I know not everyone would agree.”
