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The Sex Pistols played God Save the Queen from a boat beside Parliament

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If you want to mock the monarchy, doing it directly outside their house is a solid strategy. The Sex Pistols rented a boat to sail down the River Thames right past the Palace of Westminster, blasting 'God Save the Queen' during her Silver Jubilee. The authorities were unamused, the performance was shut down, and punk rock secured its most iconic petty stunt.

The Sex Pistols played God Save the Queen from a boat beside Parliament
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