It was blatently obvious the police were going to release the Republic protestors without charge, even if they have to pay them compensation. The Establishment

It was blatently obvious the police were going to release the Republic protestors without charge, even if they have to pay them compensation. The Establishment didn't want anyone questioning their relevance. If this wasn't the case the BBC would have reported these arrests on Saturday. One simple bullshit apology later and they have plausible deniability. "Oh, we'll learn a lesson for next time Charles has a coronation"