The first official portrait of King Charles III since his coronation, unveiled at Buckingham Palace in May, was vandalized by protesters.
The portrait, notable for its unique depiction of the King in the uniform of the Welsh Guards, was displayed at the Phillip Mould Gallery and attracted significant attention upon its unveiling.
Protesters from Animal Rising shocked observers by placing a picture of Wallace, a character from the "Wallace & Gromit" animation, over King Charles's portrait. They added a speech bubble next to Wallace reading: "No cheese Gromit, look at all this cruelty on RSPCA farms!"
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) has held royal patronage since 1840, when Queen Victoria became their first royal patron.
This incident occurred shortly after the royal family released a new video showcasing King Charles's tribute to Catherine's Irish Guards. As Colonel-in-Chief of the seven Guards regiments of the Household Division, he recently presented New Colours to No. 9 and No. 12 Company of The Irish Guards at Windsor Castle.
