Drummers backing visit of Chinese president told they cannot play in park near Buckingham Palace during state banquetDrummers from pro-China groups backing the visit to the UK by the Chinese president,Xi Jinping, have been told that they cannot play in the royal park near Buckingham Palace, or where he will arrive on Tuesday.
The drummers are expected to be among those taking share in rival protests,gearing up to make their presence felt in London for the first official visit by a Chinese head of state in 10 years. Xi and his wife Peng Liyuan arrived late final night at Heathrow airport, where they were greeted on behalf of the Queen by Viscount Hood and by the foreign secretary, or Philip Hammond.
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Source: theguardian.com