King Charles and Camilla attacked with eggs by man shouting 'UK built on blood of slaves'
Police tackled a man to the ground after he attempted to throw eggs at King Charles on a visit to York today.
He was also heard shouting: "This country was built on the blood of slaves".
As the eggs landed, a suited protection officer positioned himself next to Charles and briefly held his shoulder.
Several police officers quickly restrained the man believed to have thrown the eggs and bundled him to the ground while onlookers and royal fans expressed their sympathy to Charles.
Some were heard screaming "shame on you" at the protester while others cheered on the sovereign by chanting "God save the King".
Charles and Camilla, who were not hit by the protester, kept their calm and, seemingly unflustered, continued their walkabout accompanied by city dignitaries.
He was also heard shouting: "This country was built on the blood of slaves".
As the eggs landed, a suited protection officer positioned himself next to Charles and briefly held his shoulder.
Several police officers quickly restrained the man believed to have thrown the eggs and bundled him to the ground while onlookers and royal fans expressed their sympathy to Charles.
Some were heard screaming "shame on you" at the protester while others cheered on the sovereign by chanting "God save the King".
Charles and Camilla, who were not hit by the protester, kept their calm and, seemingly unflustered, continued their walkabout accompanied by city dignitaries.
The seven-foot-tall statue, carved by local stonemason Richard Bossons, had been commissioned to mark the Platinum Jubilee, the historic 70th year on the throne of Her late Majesty.
The fact the statue is being unveiled following the death of the sovereign by her successor adds "meaning and poignancy" to the already important event, the Archbishop also said.
The artwork depicts a "mature" Queen wearing the Garter Robes of the Order of the Garter and the George IV diadem she would traditionally wear for the State Opening of Parliament.
The statue, unveiled by the King after the service, was also blessed by the Archbishop.
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