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King Charles & Camilla's 'EGG-citing' Protester Encounter Caught On Camera!

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By MLC on November 9, 2022 at 9:30 PM EST

King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla Parker Bowles had an eventful visit to York, England.

On Wednesday, November 9th, Charles and Camilla made a public visit to the northern English town for the unveiling of a new statue of Queen Elizabeth II.

The Queen passed away peacefully at her beloved Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8th.

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King Charles & Camilla Attend The Unveiling Of Queen Elizabeth Statue

King Charles III dodges an agg thrown by a protestor as he visits York
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While the start to their visit in York went smoothly, the couple was quickly blocked by security guards after a person in the crowd pelted eggs at them.

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The person throwing the animal byproducts was identified as Extinction Rebellion activist Patrick Thelwell.

He was heard shouting, “This country was built on the blood of slaves,” per a Metro UK report.

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Eggs Were Thrown At The King & Queen Consort!

King Charles III dodges an agg thrown by a protestor as he visits York
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Thelwell was detained by police and escorted away from Micklegate Bar. The crowd booed him and chanted, “God Save The King.”

Luckily, neither Charles nor Camilla were hit by the four eggs launched their way.

The new King of England didn’t flinch at the flying poultry products and Camilla continued to greet fans during the attack.

Following the EGG-regious incident, King Charles III gave a statement about the statue in honor of his mother.

“The late Queen was always vigilant for the welfare of her people during her life,”King Charles III said. “Now her image will watch over what will become Queen Elizabeth Square for centuries to come.”

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King Charles III Praises His Late Mother's Legacy

Queen Elizabeth II on her Golden Jubilee
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The statue was completed in August right before her death.

The King’s coronation is set for May 6, 2023, which happens to be the same day as Prince Harry & Meghan Markle’s son’s fourth birthday.

Royal Author Tom Bower insists the date of King Charles III’s coronation was “absolutely not” shade to his estranged son and daughter-in-law.

Following Queen Elizabeth’s passing, Markle opened up in an interview with Variety about her relationship with the longest reigning monarch.

Despite the drama the former royals caused with her move to Montecito, CA, the ‘Archetypes’ podcast host had nothing but praise for her former in-law.

Meghan Fondly Remembers The Queen

following the death of Queen Elizabeth II
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Meghan said Queen Elizabeth was the “shining example” of female leadership.

When asked about Her Majesty’s passing, the worldwide mourning and how it’s all affected her, Meghan admitted, “There’s been such an outpouring of love and support. I’m really grateful that I was able to be with my husband to support him, especially during that time.”

She doted on the beauty of the queen’s everlasting legacy.

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“What’s so beautiful is to look at the legacy that his [Prince Harry] grandmother was able to leave on so many fronts. Certainly, in terms of female leadership, she is the most shining example of what that looks like,” the mother-of-two said. “I feel deep gratitude to have been able to spend time with her and get to know her. It’s been a complicated time, but my husband, ever the optimist, said, ‘Now she’s reunited with her husband.’”

Queen Elizabeth and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, attend the Wedding of Lady Gabriella Windsor and Mr Thomas Kingston
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While many outlets painted Meghan’s relationship with the queen as negative, toxic and horrid, she tells a different story.

“I’ve reflected on that first official engagement that I had with her, how special that felt,” Meghan admitted. “I feel fortunate. And I continue to be proud to have had a nice warmth with the matriarch of the family.”

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