Subject: 🔐 They’ve Increased the Sentence… Help Free the Master AND the Consort!

This is no longer just about me.

On Tuesday, 2nd September, I’ll be ceremonially arrested and taken to the Tower of London — locked up as part of the British Red Cross’s “Escape the Tower” fundraiser.

But now, the situation has escalated…

Not only has the release fee been increased, but my Consort, Diane Albiston, has now also been roped into captivity alongside me.

That’s right — both the Master and the Consort will be detained in the Tower unless we raise a combined “bail” of £1,800.

We are fully committed to playing our part — but we need your help to escape!

This isn’t just about spectacle or tradition. It’s about standing with the British Red Cross, whose tireless humanitarian work saves lives, offers dignity in disaster, and brings hope to those who need it most.

We now have 20 days to go.

Time is running out — and your support could make all the difference.

📸 See the campaign and latest photo (yes, we’re already behind bars):

If you’ve already donated — thank you most sincerely.

If you’ve yet to do so, now’s the moment.

Together, let’s turn this ceremonial sentence into a proud act of service and solidarity.

With appreciation and resolve,

Andrew Phillips JP & Di Albiston