Leftists Worldwide Plan ‘No Kings’ Day Protests – Including in Nations That Actually Have Kings

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Leave it to the American left to turn political theater into global performance art. This weekend, activists are organizing another round of “No Kings” protests — a nationwide event meant to rail against perceived authoritarianism.

As of Saturday, it’s been 91,051 days since America last had a king, and apparently, that streak needed defending. Thankfully, a loyal brigade of self-described progressives — retired HR managers, academics, and suburban activists — are gearing up to make sure the republic survives one more day. According to CNN, more than 2,500 protests are planned across the country.

The image writes itself: convoys of hybrid SUVs, Indigo Girls or “Fortunate Son” blasting through the speakers, heading to town squares from Seattle to Savannah to protest… monarchy.

“Thank heavens,” the writer quips, “we’ve been saved from the looming threat of King Charles III reclaiming the colonies.”

Republicans have dismissed the gatherings as “Hate America Day” — a label that, while harsh, underlines what critics see as the protests’ increasingly performative nature. Attendance, too, is expected to pale in comparison to the massive demonstrations of 2020, when progressive activism dominated the streets. “No Kings” appears to be the rebrand — same sentiment, less spark.

What makes the movement even more absurd, critics argue, is that leftists outside the United States are joining in — including in countries that actually have monarchs.

Yes, the global left has decided to “show solidarity with the American people” by protesting monarchy… while living under one.

The exact scope of participation is murky, but activists on social media claim that at least 18 nations will host “No Kings” demonstrations this weekend. Ironically, several of those nations — including the United Kingdom, Spain, Sweden, and the Netherlands — still operate under constitutional monarchies.

It’s the latest example, observers note, of how international progressives often treat U.S. politics as a global sport — cheering, protesting, and hashtagging as if they hold stock in America’s domestic battles.

Whether “No Kings Day” turns into a serious movement or another viral spectacle remains to be seen. But one thing seems certain: the world’s leftists appear united, once again, in fighting the tyranny that doesn’t actually exist.

‘No Kings Day’ Protests Spread to Monarchies Abroad — Including the U.K., Spain, and Sweden

As Abraham Lincoln famously didn’t say, “Don’t believe everything you read on the internet.” That wisdom holds especially true for social media, where exaggeration often passes for fact. What can be confirmed, however, through the official websites of the No Kings movement and Democrats Abroad, is that protests are indeed being organized in several countries that still have monarchies — though organizers seem reluctant to label them directly as “No Kings Day” events.

One of the most notable and ironic hubs of these global anti-American demonstrations is the United Kingdom. With anti-Israel activism losing steam following the recent peace agreement between Israel and Hamas, much of Britain’s progressive left appears to have redirected its energy toward protesting the presence of a Republican in the White House.

The irony is striking. The U.K. — home to an actual monarchy — might logically target its own royal family, particularly after King Charles III reportedly pressured his disgraced brother, Prince Andrew, to relinquish his Duke of York title following renewed scrutiny of his ties to convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.

But instead of protesting their own royalty, activists are rallying against American politics. In London’s Battersea district, for example, the local event is dubbed “DAUK: Ready to Resist?” while Oxford is hosting a companion demonstration under the banner “No Tyrants Protest.”

The theme has spread across Europe as well. In Amsterdam — where King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands resides in one of his three royal palaces — activists are organizing “No Tyrants 2,” a rally set to take place outside the U.S. consulate.

Further south, in Málaga, Spain, where King Felipe VI has ruled since 2014, protesters are staging a “Rally to Save Democracy in the United States.” And in Sweden, where King Carl XVI Gustaf has reigned for over five decades, organizers have planned “No Dictators Day/No Kings Day” gatherings in three cities.

One can only hope His Majesty takes it in stride — though given the theme, the irony likely isn’t lost on him.

Commonwealth Nations Join ‘No Kings Day’ Protests — Despite Still Recognizing King Charles III

It’s worth noting that these demonstrations don’t even account for the numerous Commonwealth of Nations members — former British colonies that still recognize King Charles III as their ceremonial head of state.

Take Canada, for example. Several “No Kings” and Democrats Abroad events were listed there, according to official websites.

One can only hope no one points out the irony to them.

The Irony of ‘No Kings Day’: Protesting Monarchy From Monarchies

A note to those attending the “No Kings” event in Montreal: perhaps it’s time to dust off those old “Vive le Québec libre!” chants. If the goal is truly to reject monarchy, now might be the perfect moment to start closer to home.

Because, let’s be honest — the irony is the message. No one is genuinely worried about kings, not even the scandal-prone ones. And tyranny? Hardly. When you’re holding a “No Tyrants” rally in places like the United Kingdom or Germany — nations where, ironically, posting the wrong meme online can get you arrested — tyranny probably isn’t what’s top of mind.

What’s really at play is something else entirely: disdain for America, for Donald Trump, and for the laws his administration is enforcing, particularly those tied to immigration and counterterrorism. Message received. Loud and clear.

But let’s not pretend any of this is about kings. If America’s “Days Without a Monarch” counter stands at 91,051 and yours is still firmly at zero, maybe take a moment for self-reflection before lecturing us about tyranny.

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