Protesters Arrested in Queen’s Jubilee Parade Disruption
Chaos on The Mall as Animal Rights Activists Strike
Police swooped and arrested 12 protesters after they tried to storm the Queen’s Jubilee parade route on The Mall ahead of the prestigious Trooping the Colour ceremony. The dramatic scenes unfolded at around 10.10am, just as a military band was marching near Buckingham Palace.
Animal Rebellion Targets Dairy Industry
The disruption was orchestrated by the pro-vegan group Animal Rebellion, who slammed the Crown for “inaction on the climate emergency” and backing the meat, fishing, and dairy industries. The group claims 25 of its activists took part in the protest, demanding a shutdown of dairy businesses to combat climate breakdown.
One defiant protester was spotted wearing a golden crown, another waved a sign saying “Reclaim Royal Land,” while others sat down in the procession path. Police officers quickly moved in, detaining those blocking the route.
Protesters Make Their Case
“The royal family has had decades to lead the way on a just transition to plant-based farming and has failed to do so,” said Beau King Houston, one of the demonstrators. “76% of currently farmed land could be rewilded and used to capture carbon from the atmosphere. This would restore nature, save billions of creatures, and provide a crucial solution to the climate crisis.”
Animal Rebellion, affiliated with Extinction Rebellion, uses nonviolent civil disobedience to push for a plant-based food system and climate justice. They previously turned the Buckingham Palace fountain red in protest at the Crown’s land being used for hunting and animal agriculture.
Met Police Swiftly Restore Order
The Metropolitan Police confirmed the arrests were for public order offences related to blocking traffic. Despite the interruption, the parade marched on uninterrupted. The Met also praised the crowd for supporting officers, saying, “Thank you to the crowd for showing their support by clapping our cops who quickly returned to their post after dealing with the issue.”
