The Proclaimers, a Scottish duo consisting of brothers Craig and Charlie Reid, have reportedly been removed from the Coronation Celebration Playlist for King Charles III due to their republican views. The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport created the playlist ahead of King Charles’s official crowning in May, featuring 28 songs initially announced, including The Proclaimers’ “I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)”. However, following complaints about the band’s views, the song was removed from the playlist. Charlie Reid had previously shown support for Symon Hill, an anti-monarchy protester who was arrested for shouting, “Who elected him?” at an accession proclamation for the King in Oxford. The band has been critical of the monarchy throughout their career, with their 2007 song “In Recognition” criticizing left-wing figures who claim to be republicans but accept honours.

The Coronation Celebration Playlist

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport created the Coronation Celebration Playlist to celebrate British and Commonwealth artists ahead of King Charles III’s coronation in May. Among the 28 songs initially announced were The Beatles’ “Come Together”, Kate Bush’s “Running Up That Hill”, and the Spice Girls’ “Say You’ll Be There”.

The Proclaimers’ Republican Views

The Proclaimers, a Scottish duo consisting of brothers Craig and Charlie Reid, have been critical of the monarchy throughout their career. Charlie Reid had previously shown support for Symon Hill, an anti-monarchy protester who was arrested for shouting, “Who elected him?” at an accession proclamation for the King in Oxford. The band’s 2007 song “In Recognition” criticizes left-wing figures who claim to be republicans but accept honours. Charlie Reid also said that the media encouraged an “unquestioning” narrative that “everyone in Britain” believes we should have a monarchy, adding, “This is just simply untrue.”

The Proclaimers’ Song Removed from the Playlist

The Proclaimers’ song “I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)” was initially announced as part of the Coronation Celebration Playlist but was later removed following complaints about the band’s republican views. The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport did not comment on the removal of the song from the playlist.

Other Songs Removed from the Playlist

In February, the Dizzee Rascal song “Dance Wiv Me” was also removed from the Coronation Celebration Playlist after it was added in “error”. The rapper was found guilty of assaulting his ex-fianc Cassandra Jones the previous April, and he lost his appeal one week before the playlist was released.

In summary, The Proclaimers’ song “I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)” has been removed from the Coronation Celebration Playlist for King Charles III due to complaints about the band’s republican views. The Proclaimers have been critical of the monarchy throughout their career, with their 2007 song “In Recognition” criticizing left-wing figures who claim to be republicans but accept honours. The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport created the playlist to celebrate British and Commonwealth artists ahead of King Charles III’s coronation in May, featuring 28 songs initially announced. However, other songs, such as Dizzee Rascal’s “Dance Wiv Me,” were also removed from the playlist for different reasons.

Frequently Asked Questions:

• Who are The Proclaimers?

  The Proclaimers are a Scottish duo consisting of twin brothers Craig and Charlie Reid. They are known for their distinctive singing style and their hits include “I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)” and “Sunshine on Leith”.

• What is the Coronation Celebration Playlist?

  The Coronation Celebration Playlist is a curated collection of songs created by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III. It features British and Commonwealth artists, including The Beatles, Kate Bush, and the Spice Girls, among others.

• Why were The Proclaimers removed from the Coronation Celebration Playlist?

  The Proclaimers were reportedly removed from the Coronation Celebration Playlist due to their anti-monarchy views. Charlie Reid, one half of the duo, has been vocal about his support for republicanism and his criticism of the monarchy in the past.

• Who is Symon Hill?

  Symon Hill is an anti-monarchy protester who was arrested in September for shouting during an accession proclamation for King Charles III in Oxford. Charlie Reid of The Proclaimers reportedly showed his support for Hill’s actions, stating that he spoke for him and many others who also question the role of the monarchy in the UK.

• What happened with Dizzee Rascal and the Coronation Celebration Playlist?

  Dizzee Rascal’s song “Dance Wiv Me” was initially added to the Coronation Celebration Playlist in error, but was later removed after the rapper was found guilty of assaulting his ex-fianc Cassandra Jones. His appeal was lost one week before the playlist was released.