Verified: The clip claiming to show a memorial for Charlie Kirk is, in fact, footage of an anti-immigration protest in the United Kingdom.

Thai PBS Verify traced the source of this misinformation to: X.

An account on Platform X shared a video clip of a street march, claiming it was a memorial for Charlie Kirk.

Thai PBS Verify identified the account @jay_hardy252 as having posted the clip, which shows a large crowd marching in protest. The caption reads: “London mourning Charlie Kirk.”

The video has received 21,900 views, 262 reactions, and has been reposted 43 times.

Verification using digital tools

Thai PBS Verify examined the video clip shared by the account @jay_hardy252 using Google Lens and found that it matched footage posted by the Instagram account ‘middayindia,’ which stated:

“Over a million people joined the “Unite the Kingdom” march led by far-right figure Tommy Robinson, promoting anti-immigration views under the banner of free speech. The protest sparked major concerns across the UK.”

This can be interpreted as, more than one million people joined the “Unite the Kingdom” march, led by far-right figure Tommy Robinson, to promote anti-immigration views under the concept of free speech. The protest raised significant concerns across the United Kingdom.

The misleading post claiming a mass memorial for Charlie Kirk (left) vs. the original footage from the Instagram account ‘middayindia’ (right)

Verified via Google Maps

The video clip was further examined using Google Maps to identify its location. The footage was found to depict an event on 450 Westminster Bridge Road, London, United Kingdom.

Location Comparison: Footage from the video clip (left) vs. Google Maps street view (right)

Map of the actual location shown in the clip

What’s the truth?

Charlie Kirk, a 31-year-old American right-wing political activist and co-founder of Turning Point USA, played a significant role in mobilizing young conservatives to express their political influence. His activities focused on:

1. Encouraging youth political engagement, especially campus activism.

2. Supporting the Republican Party and former President Donald Trump.

3. Promoting conservative ideas among participants.

4. Opposing immigration and foreign influence.

5. Criticizing illegal immigration.

He had over 5.3 million followers on X (formerly Twitter) and more than 500,000 monthly listeners for his podcast, The Charlie Kirk Show.

Kirk was known for his fiery and provocative speeches, often addressing race, gender, and immigration issues. He also traveled abroad to give speeches in countries like Japan and South Korea. Tragically, he was shot and killed while speaking outdoors at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, on September 10, 2025, in front of approximately 3,000 attendees.

On September 21, 2025, many citizens and followers paid tribute to Charlie Kirk through social media and public memorial events. A particularly notable memorial took place at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, with over 63,000 attendees, including prominent figures such as former President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, who both delivered speeches honoring him.

The footage in the clip depicts a rally held by Tommy Robinson, an anti-immigration and anti-Islam activist, under the slogan “Unite the Kingdom,” which took place on September 13, 2025, at Whitehall in London, United Kingdom.

Thai PBS Verify has confirmed that this is false information. The protest shown in the video took place in the United Kingdom and has no connection whatsoever to any memorial event for Charlie Kirk.

Impacts of False Information

• Fuels Division and Hatred

Distorting protest footage related to refugees and linking it to politicians or public figures can mislead viewers into believing undesirable groups organized the event. This may provoke hostility and prejudice toward those communities—even though the information is false.

• Distorts Public Perception

When misinformation spreads widely, many people who do not verify the facts may accept the claims as true. This can skew public understanding of key issues and influence opinions on sensitive topics such as immigration policy or political matters.

• Creates Confusion

The use of false information generates confusion among followers and may undermine the credibility of individuals or organizations involved in communication.