Two protesters wearing “Take back Power” T-shirts stood in front of the crown display case that had been splashed with food, holding a banner that read “Democracy has collapsed.”Image source: Take Back Power/PA Media/dpa/picture alliance
(Deutsche Welle) At 9:48 a.m. local time on Saturday, December 6, London police received a report that four protesters had splashed what appeared to be food on a display case inside the Tower of London showcasing the Imperial State Crown. Police, working closely with security personnel, arrested the four individuals suspected of criminal damage. The Jewellery Gallery at the Tower of London was temporarily closed following the incident.
According to the Historic Royal Palace, the independent charity that manages the Tower of London, the priceless Imperial State Crown in its display case was undamaged. Originally made for George VI's coronation in 1937, the crown is a symbol of the British monarchy and is used for state events such as the Opening of Parliament. King Charles III wore the crown on his coronation day when leaving Westminster Abbey and when appearing on the palace balcony. It is set with 2,868 diamonds, 17 sapphires, 11 emeralds, 4 rubies, and 269 pearls, and weighs one kilogram.
The self-proclaimed civil resistance group "Take Back Power" claimed responsibility for the attack on the Crown Jewels display case involving Food World. The group posted a video of the incident on social media.
In the video, a young woman shouts, “Democracy has collapsed!” A man adds, “Britain has collapsed.” He says, “We are here, before the nation’s treasures, to reclaim power.”
In a statement, “Reclaim Power” called on the government to establish a permanent “House of People” “to give it the power to tax enormous wealth and restore Britain to its former power.”
On Wednesday, three protesters dumped several bags of feces under the Christmas tree at the Ritz Hotel. The "Take Back Power" group later shared a video of the incident.
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