Helch, artist behind Windsor Castle graffiti which upset the late Queen, dies aged 34

Tributes have been paid to prolific graffiti artist Helch, whose giant, block-letter tags appeared across the country, from the edge of Windsor Castle to the nation's motorway bridges, viaducts and rooftops.

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Barney Davis | Night News Editor Published August 30, 2026 4:35pm Updated August 30, 2026 4:36pm Rest in Paint: Helch has passed away (Picture: W8media) An elusive graffiti artist who covered London in his enormous tags has passed away. Helch, who has tagged incredible spots across east London, and Windsor, had just be