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Fans And Protesters Welcome Prince
Fans And Protesters Welcome Prince
The 1000 plus crowd
outside the opening of the Supreme Court in
Wellington
was a mix of Prince William fans, young and
old, Monarchists and protesters
from the PSA and
Republican movement.
Protesters made the most of the media
presence at the opening of the Supreme
Court in
Wellington by making as much noise as they could.
Ministry of Justice staff, represented by the PSA, was the most vocal.
Men and women banged sticks of wood on the placards
they were waving, while
megaphones blasted out calls for
fair pay and criticism was directed at the
cost of the
court.
The Republican Movement also waved signs and called
for a constitution and a
new flag.
Many fans waiting
for Prince William expressed their disgust at the
actions
of the protesters.
One man said to a republican
protester, "you're an embarrassment to
our
country."
Some people watched from above from high buildings overlooking Lambton Quay.
Police and other security controlled the traffic and monitored the crowd.
Fans were pleased with Prince William's effort and
willingness to chat with
them.
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