King’s official portrait vandalised by vegan activists

Vegan activists have vandalised a portrait of the King. Footage shows two Animal Rising protesters appearing to deface the painting of the King, by Jonathan Yeo, with Wallace and Gromit stickers. The men use rollers to plaster a picture of Wallace, from the children’s film series Wallace and Gromit, alongside a quote which states: “No cheese, Gromit. Look at all this cruelty on RSPCA farms.” A statement from the activist group said they had chosen to redecorate the portrait of the King on Pall Mall in Philip Mould gallery to bring attention to animal cruelty. Read more here: #kingcharles #portrait #royal Subscribe to The Telegraph with our special offer. Start your free trial now: Get the latest headlines: and