Good Morning Britain Viewers Slam Coverage of Windsor Castle Raid as Overblown
Outrage erupted among Good Morning Britain viewers following the show’s coverage of a masked raid on Windsor Castle’s Shaw Farm. Hosts Richard Madeley and Susanna Reid revealed details of the incident, where two thieves allegedly scaled a six-foot fence on October 13, stealing a farm vehicle and a quad bike, reported by the Daily Mail. The raid occurred while Prince William, Princess Catherine, and their three children were reportedly sleeping nearby.
Thames Valley Police confirmed the thefts, but the story’s prominence in the media sparked backlash from some viewers, who questioned why it was given more attention than other burglaries.
One viewer took to social media, writing: “PATHETIC the way GMB are trying to make a big deal out of the ‘Royal Raid.’ Kevin is right! It’s a farm on a massive estate!! They stole farm equipment. The Royals slept through the raid because they were miles away“, The Express reports.
Another expressed frustration over the disparity in coverage, comparing it to their personal experience: “My neighbor’s house was broken into last month and personal items and a car stolen. It’s a shame when there aren’t enough police to go around, isn’t it? Let me know if you want to come around with your cameras and do an interview.”
A third viewer criticized the prioritization of the royal story over others, saying: “What about all the other people who’ve had their properties burgled? How dare you make this out to be a big news story when people can’t even get a police investigation. Talk about disrespectful to others, shame on you.”
While Good Morning Britain aimed to highlight the breach of security at a royal estate, many viewers were unimpressed, arguing that the focus should have been on the broader issue of burglaries and insufficient policing.
As discussions continued online, some called for more balanced reporting, emphasizing that every victim of theft, royal or not, deserves equal attention. Thames Valley Police’s investigation into the incident is ongoing.