The Equal Love campaign is planning a celebration in front of Buckingham Palace on Easter Monday (25 April) to highlight the fact that same-sex couples are still banned from getting married, and to deliver a giant wedding card to Prince William and Kate Middleton ahead of their wedding on 29 April.
In a press release, activist and human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell, who is coordinating the event, said while this was not strictly a celebration of the monarchy or marriage (‘many of us are critical of both’), they will be ‘wishing the royal couple every happiness,’ and urging them to ‘support moves to end the ban on gay marriage.’
‘Gay couples are allowed civil partnerships,’ he explained. ‘But this is not equality. They cannot get married in a register office like their heterosexual family and friends. This is discrimination, and discrimination is wrong.’
The event is being held from noon on 25 April, and everyone is welcome, said Tatchell. ‘Bring your friends for a party in front of Buckingham Palace. Come with flowers, rainbow flags and pink jack flags.’ Those interested can also check out the Facebook page.
Keep reading So So Gay to see our interview with Peter Tatchell, coming in May.
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