Britain: Four activists arrested after defacing display case of Imperial State Crown with food.

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British police announced on Saturday the arrest of four activists after two of them threw food at the display case protecting the Imperial State Crown inside the Tower of London, leading to the temporary closure of part of the historic building to visitors. According to a police statement, the protesters were arrested shortly before 10:00 AM (GMT) on suspicion of causing criminal damage to the display case, confirming that investigations are ongoing. The group "Restore Power" – a movement that says it operates through civil resistance – published photos and videos showing its members smearing the box with apple pie and custard, explaining that the aim of their protest was to demand higher taxes on the wealthy. The Historic Royal Palaces, which oversees the Tower of London dating back nearly a thousand years, said its staff responded quickly to the incident, and that the closure was temporary, confirming that the Crown Jewels were not damaged. The Imperial State Crown is used for official occasions, including the annual opening of Parliament, and was worn by King Charles upon his return to Buckingham Palace after his coronation in 2023.