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James Holt

Man, 23, arrested after egg hurled at King Charles

A man has been arrested after eggs were thrown at the King and Queen Consort during a visit to York. Charles and Camilla were being welcomed to the city on Wednesday by local dignitaries when a protester started booing the pair before throwing four eggs at them.

All of the eggs missed, before the King and Queen Consort were ushered away. North Yorkshire Police confirmed that a 23-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of a public order offence following an incident on Micklegate and remains in custody.

Charles continued shaking hands with dignitaries including the Lord Mayor as the eggs flew in his direction, pausing briefly to look at the shells cracked on the ground.

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Police officers at Micklegate Bar, a medieval gateway and focus for grand events, were seen restraining the suspect on the ground behind temporary fencing set up for Wednesday’s royal visit.

The broken egg thrown by a member of the public (Getty Images)

The protester was heard shouting “this country was built on the blood of slaves” as he was being detained by around four police officers. People in the crowd started chanting “God save the King” and “shame on you” at the protester.

The suspect was later carried away in handcuffs, with his legs bound by two uniformed officers, who put him in the back of a police van.

King Charles III reacts after an egg was thrown in his direction (Getty Images)

A spokesperson for the force said: "A 23-year-old man was arrested on a suspicion of a public order offence following an incident on Micklegate in York. He currently remains in police custody. Several roads were closed in the city centre to allow the Royal convoy to pass and to ensure the safety of spectators. North Yorkshire Police worked closely with partners at the Highways Agency and City of York Council to minimise disruption."

As police were detaining the protester, Charles continued with a traditional ceremony which sees the sovereign officially welcomed to the city of York by the Lord Mayor. It was last carried out by his mother, the Queen, in 2012.

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