Protesters in constitutional monarchies rallied under banners reading “No Tyrants” or “No Dictators,” instead of “No Kings.“
and his administration, solidarity demonstrations also unfolded across Europe and beyond. But in countries that still have monarchs, organizers made a deliberate adjustment. Protesters in several constitutional monarchies rallied under banners reading “No Tyrants” or “No Dictators,” instead of"No Kings"—a change organizers said was meant to avoid confusion with local political systems while keeping the focus squarely on U.
S. politics and what they describe as authoritarian drift under Trump.The slogan “No Kings” is rooted in American political history, evoking the country’s founding rejection of monarchy. In monarchies, protest leaders worried that using “No Kings” could be misread as a critique of local constitutional arrangements rather than a protest aimed at Trump and the White House. The Spanish outlet AS USA noted that “in countries that still have a monarchy, the motto ‘No Tyrants’ or ‘No Dictators’ has been adopted” to avoid that confusion while maintaining solidarity with the U.S.In Copenhagen, Democrats Abroad organized a march explicitly labeled “No Tyrants–Stand Up for American Democracy.” On the event page, organizers made clear why the original slogan was off‑limits., Democrats Abroad Denmark will NOT be using the ‘No Kings’ language,” the organizers wrote, asking participants not to bring signs using the phrase. The protesters marched from Kongens Nytorv toward the U.S. Embassy. While exact turnout figures were not provided, Democrats Abroad said similar “No Tyrants / No Kings” demonstrations were held in dozens of cities worldwide, including several European capitals. In Canada, where King Charles III remains head of state, protesters also avoided “No Kings.” In Toronto, hundreds gathered outside the U.S. consulate under the banner “No Tyrants,” before marching to Queen’s Park. The protest was organized by the Toronto chapter of Democrats Abroad alongside Indivisible. Julie Buchanan, chair of Toronto Democrats Abroad, toldorganizers chose the wording to keep the protest focused on U.S. politics rather than Canada’s constitutional monarchy. Turnout estimates varied, with organizers putting attendance at around 600, while other estimates ran closer to 1,000. Similar demonstrations were reported in other Canadian cities, though most were modest compared with the massive U.S. rallies. In the United Kingdom, where Charles ascended the throne in 2022, solidarity protests were held in London and other cities, often outside U.S. diplomatic buildings. International reporting and organizer materials grouped the U.K. among monarchies where alternate slogans were adopted, typically “No Tyrants” or “No Dictators.” Organizers did not uniformly issue public statements explaining the change, but the rationale echoed that used elsewhere—avoiding any suggestion that the protests were aimed at Britain’s own constitutional order.Crowds there were far smaller than those seen in major U.S. cities, consisting largely of American expatriates and local supporters. As with other international protests, precise turnout figures were not released. Spain and Sweden were listed among countries where solidarity protests took place and where organizers opted for “No Tyrants” or “No Dictators,” according to AS USA’s roundup of international demonstrations. Both countries are constitutional monarchies with largely ceremonial royal families.As elsewhere, turnout in these countries tended to be in the hundreds rather than the thousands, with protests described as symbolic solidarity actions rather than mass mobilizations.While international turnout was modest compared with the millions who marched in the U.S., the protests underscored the extent to which Trump’s presidency—and the opposition to it—has become a global political touchstone, even in countries that still have kings., ours is different: The Courageous Center—it's not"both sides," it's sharp, challenging and alive with ideas. We follow facts, not factions. If that sounds like the kind of journalism you want to see thrive, we need you., you support a mission to keep the center strong and vibrant. Members enjoy: Ad-free browsing, exclusive content and editor conversations.Opinion
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