The pro-Islamist and Sharia law supporting group Islam Against Crusades, are planning a demonstration against the Royal Wedding and British culture. They believe that British culture, the royal family included, is immoral and Islamophobic. In response, the far-right pressure group, the English Defence League, are planning a counter-protest against the radical Islamic group.
The day for the wedding has been under extreme warning and protection, with police checking streets and even traffic lights to check for bombs and explosive devices. The Mayor for London, Boris Johnson, has imposed a fifty metre curfew away from Westminster Abbey, for protesters to do as they wish.
Meanwhile, republicans are also engaging their own personal 'war against the royals' by having their own parties in London, to counteract street parties in London and around the UK. This is expected to be a repeat of the wedding of Charles and Diana in 1981, where republicans drove through street parties, as people celebrated.
The wedding itself is expected to be viewed by some 2.3 billion people worldwide, and is expected to raise £250 million for London's economy. Many journalists have argued that the whole world will unfortunately see what Britain is becoming, by seeing extreme Muslims protesting near Westminster Abbey. Speaking on LBC this morning, Boris Johnson said that: 'these people are vile, and I am sure that 99% of Muslims in this country will not condone the actions of these people, and I am sure that the Muslim community in this country will join with me and the rest of the country in celebrating this momentous occassion'.
It is expected that 2 million people will attend street parties and celebrate across the UK, with picnics and traditional British meals being the largest source of purchase in the week leading up to what is expected to be the highlight of the year.
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