An anti-monarchy mob got more than they bargained for when royal fans turned out to support King Charles. The group from Republic, which campaigns to abolish the monarchy, turned out in Edinburgh today as the King and Queen attended the Order of the Thistle Service at St Giles’ Cathedral.

The group chanted: “Not my King!” and held placards on one side of High Street, held in by metal barriers. However, the King received a large show of support on the opposite side of the street from Force for Good. They were filmed waving Union flags as they fired back at the mob.

As part of the ceremony, both the Queen and Prince Edward, the Duke of Edinburgh, became members of the Order of the Thistle, which is the greatest order of chivalry in Scotland. Following the service, Camilla and Edward were appointed as Royal Knights of the Order.

While Queen Camilla was installed as Lady of the Thistle, Prince Edward was installed as a Royal Knight of the Thistle.

The ceremony forms part of Holyrood Week in Scotland, an annual festival also known as Royal Week where the King spends time in Scotland.

During this time, the monarch normally spends a week at Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh. It normally lasts from July 2-5, but has been shortened this year because of the General Election.

Also during the service, forensic anthropologist Baroness Sue Black, Scotland’s first black professor Sir Geoff Palmer, and lawyer Baroness Helena Kennedy were appointed to the order.

At the ceremony, King Charles began by sending a bespoke message to the Queen. The monarch said: “It is our pleasure Her Majesty the Queen be installed a Lady of the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle.”