Infamous British artist who upset Queen Elizabeth dies aged just 34 after health battle

Graffiti artist Helch has died aged 34 after a brief cancer battle, with the elusive tagger infamous for a 60ft “HELCH” mural near Windsor Castle that royal sources said upset Queen Elizabeth

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.

Artist who 'upset Queen Elizabeth II with Windsor graffiti' dies aged 34  GB News

Wandering the streets of Shoreditch, it’s impossible not to spot ‘HELCH’ - or a simple ‘H’ - emblazoned on walls

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