LONDON (AP) — A protester was arrested Wednesday after throwing eggs and vitriol at King Charles III and Camilla, the queen consort, as they walked in the northern English city of York.
The incident happened as the king and his wife entered York through Micklegate Bar, the medieval gate where monarchs traditionally welcome the city.
The video showed several eggs in motion and smashed on the ground. No one seemed to hit the royal couple, who continued to greet the crowd.
Several police officers were seen struggling with the man at the barrier. Britain’s PA news agency reported that he booed and shouted: “This country was built on the blood of slaves” during the detention.
Other members of the crowd tried to silence him by chanting “Shame on you” and “God save the king”.
Charles and Camilla traveled to York as part of a series of events across the UK marking the start of the new king’s reign. They also visited the city’s cathedral, York Cathedral, and unveiled a statue of the King’s mother. Queen Elizabeth II died in September after 70 years on the throne.
