According to Metro's James Hockaday, an unidentified woman caused a scene outside of Windsor Castle when she ran in front of the crowd following the minute's silence for Prince Philip.
The woman sprinted down the road screaming "save the planet" shortly after the crowd began clapping, Metro reported. She also jumped onto a statue of Queen Victoria but was apprehended by authorities, according to Metro.
Images captured by Reuters showed authorities escorting the topless woman out of the roadway while witnesses looked on.
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Representatives for Thames Valley Police did not immediately respond to Insider's request for comment.
During the funeral procession, members of the British public lined up outside Windsor Castle to pay their respects to Prince Philip, the longest-serving British consort and husband to Queen Elizabeth II. Locals were asked not to attend the funeral due to the UK COVID-19 pandemic, but crowds still gathered in defiance of the guidance.
"This is a funeral, and we are not going to be drawn into perceptions of drama," the spokesperson said.
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