A post box near one of Scotland’s top landmarks has been given a new lick of paint ahead of the King’s Coronation – but people aren’t happy.
Located on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, the post box has been painted red, white and blue in preparation the celebratory weekend which will see King Charles officially crowned.
While the colours have been chosen to represent the Union Jack, some believe lacks the patriotic feel they were after.
SNP councillor Finlay McFarlane took a picture of the post box and shared it on Twitter, but people were quick to criticise its appearance.
One social media user joked: “I don’t see why the French would want to celebrate a British coronation?” with other saying that it looked “very French.”
“French tourists will feel very welcome,” added another Twitter user.
Although not everyone thought that the tri-colour design looked like it belonged on the streets of Paris.
Others weighed in calling it an “American post box” and there were even suggestions that someone should paint over it with “unicorns and rainbows”.
While someone else fumed saying “that is the most hideous thing I have ever seen.”
A local resident even asked if the council could rectify the issue.
The King’s Coronation will take place in Westminster Abbey on Saturday, May 6.
Although Charles officially became King following the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II, it is tradition to wait until a sufficient period of mourning has passed before crowning the new sovereign.
There will be an official, extra bank holiday to mark King Charles III's coronation on May 8.
Previously, post boxes have been painted gold to celebrate Olympic triumphs and NHS blue to celebrate key workers during the pandemic.
The Royal Mail have been approached for comment.