Roger Cauthery, an 81-year-old concertgoer, was initially prevented from entering the Royal Albert Hall for a BBC Proms concert due to a Palestine flag pin on his lapel. Despite having tickets, he and his wife were stopped by contracted staff and waited 15 minutes in the foyer. Eventually, a supervisor intervened, allowing them to attend. The incident prompted Mr. Cauthery to express feelings of humiliation and highlighted issues regarding freedom of expression in public venues.
The Royal Albert Hall has apologised to a concertgoer, Roger Cauthery, after he was stopped from entering due to wearing a Palestine flag pin, prompting outrage and discussion about freedom of expression.
After being stopped for 15 minutes at the BBC Proms concert entry due to his pin, a supervisor eventually allowed Mr. Cauthery and his wife to attend, highlighting tensions around political symbols in public spaces.
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