Two supporters of Take Back Power smother dessert over the cabinet containing the Crown Jewels in the Tower of London. Photograph: Take Back Power/PAFour protesters have been arrested after custard and apple crumble was thrown at a display case containing the Crown Jewels in the Tower of London. Footage shared by the group showed one demonstrator removing the large foil tray of crumble from a bag and then slamming it against the glass protecting the Imperial State Crown. King Charles, pictured with Queen Camilla, wears the Imperial State Crown during the state opening of the UK's parliament in 2023. London’s Metropolitan Police said: “Four protesters have been arrested following criminal damage at the Tower of London.

Source: The Irish Times December 06, 2025 20:03 UTC