A man has been arrested by the British Police after eggs were thrown at King Charles III and Queen Consort of the United Kingdom during a walkabout in York.
According to Sky News, the 23-year-old was held on suspicion of a public order offence and is in custody for questioning, North Yorkshire Police said.
Officers said a “well-rehearsed” security operation had been in place for the visit to ensure the royal couple’s safety.
The projectiles narrowly missed the King as the royals greeted people on the city’s Micklegate Bar.
People in the crowd booed and shouted “God save the King” and “shame on you”.
As the eggs landed, a suited protection officer positioned himself next to the King and briefly held his shoulder.
The protester was heard shouting “this country was built on the blood of slaves” as he was detained.
The King nearly stepped in one of the eggs but appeared unruffled and continued walking.
The royals are in York for a number of engagements including unveiling a statue of the Queen, the first to be installed since her death.
The visit is part of a traditional ceremony in which the monarch is officially welcomed to York by the Lord Mayor.
It was last carried out by the Queen in 2012.
Police said several roads were closed in the city centre to allow the royal convoy to pass and to ensure the safety of spectators. (NewsWire)