NEED TO KNOW
- Trump’s state dinner upstaged by a giant Epstein screening
- Castle walls used as Britain’s newest IMAX for awkward photos
- Protesters claim “no subscription needed, just rage”
From Royal Banquet to Blockbuster Backdrop
President Donald Trump expected a night of royal fanfare at Windsor Castle. Instead, his dinner with King Charles III came with an unwanted bonus feature: a 100-foot projection of Trump and Jeffrey Epstein on the castle tower.
The protest was staged by Led By Donkeys and Everyone Hates Elon. Activists described the event as “Britain’s boldest premiere” and joked it was a free trial of CastleFlix. Tourists who arrived for a traditional light show left with the feeling they had wandered into a true crime documentary.
Police Call It Illegal, Protesters Call It Art
Thames Valley Police arrested four people and charged them with malicious communications. The group had also projected images of Prince Andrew and Epstein’s accuser Virginia Giuffre. Officers insisted the protest broke the law, but admitted privately the picture quality was “shockingly sharp.”
One bystander said it looked like “The Crown” had been replaced with a season of “Dateline NBC.” Another joked that the castle’s new role as a cinema was still more believable than Netflix’s Meghan and Harry series.
Mixed Reviews From Royals and the Public
London Mayor Sadiq Khan said the protest showed why Britons excel at petty creativity. Supporters called it a masterclass in guerrilla art. Critics argued that the castle should not be used as a giant iPad for political statements.
Trump tried to ignore the uproar during his dinner of lamb and lobster. But palace aides confirmed the dining hall grew noticeably quieter each time a tourist yelled “Is this episode one or two?” from the castle lawn.
If Netflix doesn’t buy the rights to this, it’s a crime against television
Giles Rawlings, BBC Four Viewer’s Guild
