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Crowds drown out pro-Palestine chants as King visits East End

Pro-Palestine protesters's chants drowned out by crowds during King's visit to London's East End
  • King Charles and Queen Camilla visited Barking and Dagenham in London's East End on Wednesday, 18 February.
  • The royal couple engaged with organisations providing support to the diverse local community.
  • During a walkabout at the Barking Learning Centre Community and Family Hub, pro-Palestine protesters made an appearance.
  • The demonstrators were heard shouting 'free Palestine' and displayed placards advocating for a boycott of Israel.
  • Their calls were largely drowned out by cheering members of the public, and the royals did not react to the protest.
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