King's Sheep Stolen by Activists to 'Open His Eyes'

In May 2023, three activists, Rosa Sharkey, Sarah Foy, and Rose Patterson, took three lambs from the King's Sandringham estate in Norfolk. Sharkey, aged 26, stated the group's motive was to "open his eyes" to the hidden realities of sheep farming, referencing King Charles' stated environmentalist and animal-loving stance. The lambs were taken to a sanctuary, and the trio later reported themselves to the police. They claimed King Charles would have consented to the rescue due to welfare concerns. The defendants deny theft, with their actions highlighting a clash between royal conservation efforts and agricultural practices.