ROYAL APPROVAL
Charles has had a phone call with Sir Keir Starmer this
evening...
Ryan Merrifield 09 Aug 2024
KING Charles is "greatly encouraged" by the
response of many Brits to the ongoing riots.
The monarch has praised the "community spirit" as
well as the bravery of police officers amid the unrest - with forces remaining
on "high alert" over the weekend.
Courts up and down the country continue to work around the
clock with those responsible for the mass disorder facing swift justice.
And with around 100 areas earmarked by far-right groups for
demonstrations on Wednesday - Brits came together to the flood the streets with
banners in support of refugees and migrants.
But with more anti-immigration rallies scheduled tonight and
in the coming days, the mobilization of police forces continues.
Earlier this week, Charles had made a formal request to be
kept updated on the evolving situation after thugs vowed
to target scores of migrant centers.
As such, the King has this evening held a private phone call
with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer in his efforts to remain up to date.
The monarch, who is in Birkhall, Scotland, has also had a
joint call with the Chair of the National Police Chiefs' Council, Chief
Constable Gavin Stephens, and UK Gold Commander Ben Harrington, Chief Constable
of Essex.
The Palace said these conversations are "in
addition" to the private calls Charles has made throughout the week,
"concerning recent events - and in particular the impact they have had on
affected communities".
"This evening The King held a phone audience with the
Prime Minister, and additionally had a joint call with the Chair of the
National Police Chiefs' Council, Chief Constable Gavin Stephens, and UK Gold
Commander Ben Harrington, Chief Constable of Essex," a statement
continued.
"In these calls, His Majesty was updated on the current
situation and expressed his heartfelt thanks to the police and emergency
services for all they are doing to restore peace in those areas that have been
affected by violent disorder.
"Additionally, The King shared how he had been greatly
encouraged by the many examples of community spirit that had countered the
aggression and criminality from a few with the compassion and resilience of the
many.
"It remains His Majesty’s hope that shared values of
mutual respect and understanding will continue to strengthen and unite the
nation."
It comes after Brits came together in force to quell riot
fears this week as cops launched the UK's biggest ever police mobilisation.
Never before had 41 out of Britain's 43 forces been
deployed to intervene in what police expected to be a "busy" night -
with 100 areas earmarked for far-right riots.
Some 741 people have been arrested, of which 302 have been
charged, over rioting in parts of the country.
Meanwhile, a judge savaged "cowardly and
disrespectful" thugs as the UK's oldest rioter shouted "I'm
f****** 70, mate" before being arrested - and a 13-year-old child has been
charged with disorder.
Footage shows William Morgan, 69, also shouting "I'm English" as he was detained for violent disorder in Liverpool on Saturday - with cops on alert for further potential unrest this weekend.
Morgan, of Walton, was yesterday sentenced at Liverpool
Crown Court to two years and eight months in jail after admitting
violent disorder and possessing an offensive weapon.
While a child, 13, has become the youngest rioter to be
charged over the chaos.
The schoolkid, who can't be named because they're under 18,
was charged with violent disorder and will appear at Manchester Magistrates
Court.
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