London Man Arrested After Bizarre Scrambled Egg Incident, Claims to Be King Charles III

By Marlena Begley – January 21, 2025

LONDON – Residents of a quiet suburban neighborhood were left in shock yesterday after an unusual break-in resulted in a man covering himself and a household cat in scrambled eggs while proclaiming himself to be King Charles III.

The incident took place in the early hours of the morning in the borough of Islington, where police were called to a local residence following reports of “strange noises and an overwhelming smell of eggs.” Upon arrival, officers found a middle-aged man, clad in an oversized bathrobe and a plastic crown, standing in the kitchen alongside the homeowner’s bewildered cat, both drenched in scrambled eggs.

The homeowner, 54-year-old Margaret Thompson, described the scene as “absolutely surreal.”

“I walked in and there he was, standing over my stove, eggs everywhere,” Thompson recounted. “He looked me straight in the eye and said, ‘Fear not, my loyal subject, breakfast is served.’ I thought I was dreaming.”

According to police reports, the suspect, who has not been formally identified, bears a “striking resemblance” to King Charles III. Witnesses claim he repeatedly referred to himself as the reigning monarch while preparing the eggs, using an upper-crust accent and insisting that he was preparing “a royal feast for the kingdom.”

Authorities stated that the man gained entry through an unlocked back door and appeared to have brought his own carton of eggs. “It’s one of the more unusual break-ins we’ve encountered,” said Detective Inspector Colin Fraser of the Metropolitan Police. “While there was no intent to steal, the suspect will be facing charges related to trespassing, destruction of property, and egg-related offenses.”

The cat, named Sir Pawsington, is reported to be unharmed but “visibly shaken” by the ordeal, according to Thompson. “He’s had a bath, but he’s not quite himself,” she added.

In response to the incident, Buckingham Palace has declined to comment, though social media has erupted with speculation and humor surrounding the suspect’s uncanny likeness to the King. Memes of “Egg Charles” have already begun circulating online.

The man remains in police custody and is scheduled for a psychiatric evaluation. Authorities are urging Londoners to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity—especially if it involves breakfast foods.