UK police have arrested four individuals on suspicion of projecting images onto Windsor Castle, including those of US President Donald Trump and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The incident occurred on Tuesday evening, as Trump arrived in the UK for his second state visit. The president is scheduled to meet King Charles III at the Windsor royal residence on Wednesday.

The activist group Led by Donkeys has claimed responsibility for the stunt, which also involved projecting Trump’s 2023 mugshot. The image was taken after he was indicted for attempting to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. Thames Valley Police Chief Superintendent Felicity Parker stated that any unauthorized activity around Windsor Castle is taken extremely seriously, and officers responded swiftly to stop the projection.

The projection of Epstein’s image is particularly noteworthy, given the allegations surrounding the disgraced financier’s activities. Democrats and some of Trump’s allies have accused the president of covering up the Epstein case, suggesting that Epstein maintained a “client list” of powerful individuals he allegedly trafficked women to. However, the FBI and the Justice Department have denied the existence of such a list, while Trump has stated that he ended his friendship with Epstein in the 2000s, before he was aware of the allegations against him.

The arrest of the four individuals has highlighted the ongoing controversy surrounding Trump’s relationship with Epstein. The UK visit is likely to draw further attention to this issue, as well as other aspects of Trump’s presidency. As the investigation into the projection incident continues, it remains to be seen what consequences the arrested individuals may face.

The incident has also raised questions about security around Windsor Castle, with police emphasizing the importance of protecting the royal residence from unauthorized activities. The meeting between Trump and King Charles III is expected to go ahead as scheduled, despite the controversy surrounding the US president’s visit.