THE TELEGRAPH: The Prince of Wales' tour of Canada has been marred by an anti-monarchy protest, with Quebec separatists clashing with riot police during a demonstration in Montreal.
A hardcore group of more than 50 people, some wearing balaclavas or with their faces obscured by scarves, chanted slogans and held anti-royal placards outside the headquarters of The Black Watch of Canada Regiment which is due to receive new colours from Charles.
They gathered outside the building in the centre of Montreal chanting "majesty go home" and "majesty, majesty hey, hey - goodbye".
The separatists want the state of Quebec to become a country in its own right.
Canadian riot police moved to the top of the street around 15 minutes before the Prince and the Duchess of Cornwall were due to arrive.
They walked down the street in lines pushing the protesters back but they soon escalated into ugly scuffles with the protesters being hit by the shields.
At one point one man was dragged out of the crowd and held down by around four officers before being taken away.
The tour has also attracted controversy for the Duchess of Cornwall's wearing of fur. On the first day, she wore a rabbit stole. >>> Andy Bloxham | Wednesday, November 11, 2009
