Protesters hold pictures of former Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein outside Buckingham Palace during King Charles’ birthday | Today’s news
Protesters gathered outside Buckingham Palace during this year’s Trooping the Color celebrations, displaying pictures of former Prince Andrew alongside convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein as the royal family attended the annual ceremony to mark King Charles III’s official birthday.
Protesters display embarrassing pictures of former Prince Andrew on King Charles III’s birthday
The protest took place on June 13, when thousands of spectators lined the streets of London to watch the traditional military parade, one of the most important events in the royal calendar.
Members of the royal family, including King Charles, Queen Camilla, Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, later appeared on the balcony of Buckingham Palace on a routine Royal Air Force flight.
According to reports, protesters gathered near Buckingham Palace and carried banners with slogans including “Down With the Crown” and banners with photos of Andrew with Epstein. The demonstration was part of a wider campaign against the monarchy that has increasingly focused on royal events in recent months.
The protest comes amid continued public attention surrounding Andrew’s past connection to Epstein. The Duke of York, who stepped down from public duties several years ago, remains a source of controversy for the monarchy.
In 2025, King Charles reportedly stripped Andrew of his remaining royal titles during a renewed examination of documents and photographs linked to Epstein. Andrew pleaded not guilty and did not return to public royal duties.
People magazine said the protesters’ actions mirrored similar protests seen during other major royal engagements this year, including Commonwealth Day events. Protest groups have sought to raise questions about the royal family’s handling of the Andrew controversy, using high-profile public appearances to draw attention to their cause.
Despite the demonstration, the ceremony continued as planned. Trooping the Colour, a centuries-old military tradition celebrating the monarch’s official birthday, featured more than 1,300 troops, hundreds of musicians and a military parade through central London. Crowds gathered along The Mall to watch the procession before the high royals appeared on the palace balcony.
The royal family has faced similar demonstrations at recent public events, reflecting the ongoing debate over the future of the monarchy and continued scrutiny of Prince Andrew’s past relationship with Epstein.
Protesters again used one of the monarchy’s most visible annual ceremonies to highlight these concerns as Trooping the Color ended in central London.
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