Fury as ‘Brit' pole-dancers swing from hallowed Greek landmark as local says ‘would they do it at Buckingham Palace?'

The Irish Sun

23-05-2025

A GROUP of pole dancers has sparked outrage in Greece after staging a semi-nude photoshoot outside a revered historic palace.
The raunchy shoot unfolded outside the Old Palace of St. Michael and St. George in Corfu, a 200-year-old former royal residence and
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A group pole dancers staged a semi-nude photoshoot at a historic palace in Greece
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The women were spotted taking the raunchy snaps outside the Old Palace of St. Michael and St. George in Corfu
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The pole dancers were later slammed by furious locals online
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Footage shared by Greek media shows two women in bright red lingerie balancing on a pole.
Another clip captures a dancer in a black thong leotard being cheered on by a woman shouting: 'Yes Shelly, nice!'
Dozens of furious residents slammed the shoot online, branding it 'disgraceful' – and accusing the performers of being British, local outlet
One person fumed: 'The Corfu Palaces: they once hosted royals. Now, pole dancing.
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'If Lord Byron saw pole dancing at the Palaces, he would have returned to England without a second thought.'
Another commenter raged: 'Would they do the same at Buckingham [Palace]? Of course, here we have been the inferior in Europe for years on vacation and binge. [sic]'
Concerns were also raised over possible damage to the site, with one user asking whether the performers had 'pierced the slabs in the ground' to secure the pole.
So far, there's no evidence the historic structure was harmed.
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The Palace was commissioned by British Lord High Commissioner Sir Thomas Maitland in the early 19th century.
It is one of the best-preserved examples of Regency architecture outside the UK and now houses the Museum of Asian Art.
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The Directorate of the Museum reportedly had no idea the shoot was happening, according to Protothema.
Outraged locals flooded Facebook with questions.
'Did the permanent residents of the historic centre and their association take a position for this event?' one asked.
'Who gave the permission slip?' demanded another.
'Someone should call the police,' a third added.
It comes as a tourist is facing a £168,000 fine after hurling a huge rock into a gorge at Spain's Picos de Europa National Park.
The incident occurred on the popular Cares Trail, which draws 300,000 hikers annually.
In a viral video, the man is seen throwing the stone over the edge, followed by a loud crash below.
Spanish Civil Guard are now investigating, warning: 'This stunt could cost you dearly.
'Throwing this rock could land this person with a fine ranging from €5,001 to €200,000… these are specially protected areas due to their high environmental value.'
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Environmental groups have also raised concerns about lasting damage to the fragile ecosystem.
Authorities are working to identify the man and are urging better education, signage, and surveillance.
A park official added: 'Reckless actions like this not only endanger lives – they disrespect the natural beauty and safety of the space we work hard to preserve.'