Protesters Rally in Downtown LA Against Proposed Monarchy

Thousands gather in the streets to voice opposition to a controversial plan to establish a royal dynasty.

Mar. 29, 2026 at 7:24am

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Thousands of protesters took to the streets of downtown Los Angeles on Sunday to demonstrate against a proposal to establish a new monarchy in California. The #NoKings rally, organized by a coalition of civil rights groups, drew a diverse crowd of citizens who marched through the city's financial district chanting slogans and carrying signs denouncing the plan.

Why it matters

The proposal to create a royal dynasty in the state has sparked outrage and fierce opposition from those who see it as a threat to democracy. The protest highlights the deep divisions within the state over the issue and the determination of many Californians to prevent the establishment of a monarchy.

The details

The protesters marched from Pershing Square to City Hall, blocking traffic and drawing honks of support from passing motorists. Organizers estimated the crowd at over 10,000 people. Speakers at the rally condemned the monarchy proposal as undemocratic and called on state lawmakers to reject the plan.

  • The protest took place on Sunday, March 29, 2026.
  • The rally began at 11 a.m. and lasted for several hours.

The players

Connor Sheets

A reporter for the Los Angeles Times who captured a remarkable photo of the protest.

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What they’re saying

“We will not stand idly by while our democratic rights are threatened. This monarchy proposal is an affront to everything we believe in as Californians.”

— Samantha Garcia, Protest organizer

What’s next

The state legislature is expected to hold hearings on the monarchy proposal in the coming weeks, and the protest organizers have vowed to continue their campaign to defeat the plan.

The takeaway

The massive turnout for the #NoKings protest demonstrates the depth of opposition to the monarchy proposal among Californians who are fiercely protective of their democratic institutions and values.