Two climate change activists have defaced King Charles III’s wax figure in Madame Tussauds.
In the footage, shared by TalkTV on Twitter, the protestors revealed t-shirts which read “Just Stop Oil” before pushing cake into the monarch’s statue.
The demonstration was a call to end new oil and gas agreements, according to the BBC.
The demonstration was a call to end new oil and gas agreements, according to the BBC.
(Image: TalkTV via Twitter)“The science is clear. The demand is simple: Just stop new oil and gas. It’s a piece of cake,” one protestor reportedly said.
Madame Tussauds responded to the incident in a statement.
“At approximately 10:50 am today (Oct 24) protestors entered the ‘World Stage’ Zone at Madame Tussauds London and appeared to throw what is believed to be cake at our figures of The Royal Family,” a tweet read.
“Our security team dealt with the incident quickly and we are working closely with the Metropolitan Police on this matter. The attraction remains open, with our Royal Family set closed temporarily.”
Madame Tussauds responded to the incident in a statement.
(Image: Getty)Reactions to the protest were mixed, with some applauding the activists and some condemning their actions.
“Stunning and brave,” one Twitter user suggested in response to the footage.
Others weren’t as complimentary, suggesting their anger was misplaced.
“Doesn’t Charles support their cause though? Bizarre,” one user queried.
King Charles has long been a vocal advocate for sustainability, making his first environmental speech over 50 years ago.
The royal also created the Sustainable Markets Initiative, encouraging businesses to foster environmental sustainability, and has urged for a Terra Carta – a roadmap which tackles climate and biodiversity crises – according to The Guardian.
Last year, the then-prince called upon former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, to attend the UN’s climate change conference, which occurred Sunday 31st October to Friday 12th November.
During an interview with the BBC, Charles was told that Morrison remained on the fence about attending.
King Charles has long been a vocal advocate for sustainability, making his first environmental speech over 50 years ago.
(Image: Getty)“Is that what he says?” Charles asked climate editor Justin Rowlatt.
When asked what he would say to leaders about why they should attend the conference, Charles emphasised that this meeting is a “last chance saloon”, explaining that if change doesn’t happen now, it will be “almost impossible to catch up”.
Upon being pressed about his advice to the Australian government, the now King gave his reply.
“I mean, you gently try to suggest there may be other ways of doing things, in my case anyway, otherwise you lot (the media) accuse me of interfering and meddling, don’t you?”
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