Ahead of every Premier League match on the weekend of King Charles III’s coronation, the freshly crowned head of England’s royal family was honoured with a rendition of the national anthem.
However, shortly before kick off between Newcastle United and Arsenal on Sunday, the spotlight was shifted onto a monarchy based 4,000 miles away but with long-reaching arms of influence.
At least that was the desired effect of the plane that flew across Sunday’s powder blue sky carrying the message: “Free all Saudi prisoners”.
Here’s everything you need to know about the politically-charged flyover…
