Custard Chaos at the Tower: Protesters Smash Iconic Crown Jewels Display
Custard and Crumble Attack on Crown Jewels
Four activists were arrested after a cheeky protest turned messy at the Tower of London on Saturday morning (6th December). The group, Take Back Power, dumped custard and crumble over the glass case holding the priceless Crown Jewels.
Video footage shows the activists pouring the dessert mix on the State Crown’s display while staff scrambled to intervene. The group blasted out, “Crumble and custard on the Crown Jewels. Democracy has crumbled. Billionaires buy political influence whilst homeless people die on the streets.”
Activists Demand Political Reform and Tax the Rich
Take Back Power slammed the current political system for favouring the wealthy elite. They called for a “House of the People” to ensure the rich pay their fair share.
“We are ordinary people who believe in taxing the rich and removing their veto power,” the group declared. Their non-violent but dramatic stunt was designed as a visual metaphor for a democracy in decay, symbolised by the crumble and custard.
Four Arrested for Criminal Damage
Police were on the scene fast. A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: “Officers were called at 09:48am on Saturday and worked with City of London Police and security teams. Four individuals were arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and taken into custody.”
The Jewel House was temporarily closed for investigation, though the wider Tower remained open to visitors. Thankfully, the Crown Jewels themselves suffered no damage thanks to the reinforced glass. However, the display case needed cleaning and repairs, leading to the criminal damage charges.
Escalating Protests Spotlight Wealth Inequality
This stunt follows a previous protest by the same group, who dumped manure near the Ritz hotel’s Christmas tree — targeting luxury and privilege.
By hitting both the Ritz and the Crown Jewels, Take Back Power highlights the link between inherited monarchy privilege and today’s extreme wealth gap.
Security experts are now probing how the protesters smuggled custard and crumble into the high-security Jewel House, exposing fresh challenges in protecting Britain’s historic sites.
Public opinion is mixed. Some hail the stunt as bold civil disobedience that sheds light on homelessness and billionaires’ clout. Others condemn it as tacky vandalism of national treasures.
Whatever the verdict, Take Back Power has certainly stirred up a custard storm — and plenty of debate — over the UK’s social and political divide.
