Archive · 6 Dec 2025
Protesters Throw Food at Crown Jewels
Some people who were upset with the government threw food, like apple crumble and custard, at the glass case holding the Crown Jewels in London.
The Crown Jewels are very old and valuable treasures that kings and queens use in special ceremonies.
Four people were arrested for doing this, and the place where the jewels are kept was closed to visitors while the police investigated.
The people who did this said they wanted to 'take back power' and that they think the country is not being run well.
The jewels are very important to Britain's history and culture.
Four protesters threw apple crumble and custard at the Crown Jewels display case in the Tower of London.
The group 'Take Back Power' claimed responsibility, stating 'democracy has crumbled' and 'Britain is broken'.
The Jewel House was closed to the public while the investigation continued.
Four people were arrested on suspicion of criminal damage.
The Crown Jewels are considered priceless and of incalculable cultural, historical, and symbolic value.
- Who
- Four protesters from the group 'Take Back Power'
- What
- Threw apple crumble and custard at the Crown Jewels display case
- When
- Saturday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Tower of London, London
- Why
- To protest, claiming 'democracy has crumbled' and 'Britain is broken'
- Location
- Tower of London
- Arrested Protesters
- 4
- Food Thrown
- Apple crumble and custard
- Crown Jewels Value
- Priceless
- Number of Jewels
- Over 100 objects and 23,000 gemstones
- Protest Group
- Take Back Power
- Jewel House Status
- Closed to public
- Police Involved
- Metropolitan Police and City of London Police