British far-right urges Templar figures against Muslims
The phenomenon shows that British far-right supporters frequently use symbols of the Knights Templar and the Crusades in nationalist and racist contexts, especially on sports stadiums and social media platforms. These symbols, which some groups associate with medieval history, are used to praise European identity and reject Muslims, despite many promoting them as innocent celebrations or tributes to Saint George. Historically, the Knights Templar was a military religious order established to protect pilgrims in Jerusalem, wielding economic and political influence before being disbanded in the 14th century. Today, their symbols are deliberately reused to promote racist rhetoric and white supremacy, as social media platforms have become a main source for reproducing and transforming these symbols into speech tools targeting Muslims and spreading extremist nationalist narratives.
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