Man charged after 'egg thrown' at King Charles during walkabout

Charles had been temporarily steered away from the crowds outside Luton Town Hall by his security staff.

Man charged after ‘egg thrown’ at King Charles during Luton walkabout Getty Images

A man has been charged with a public order offence after an egg was allegedly thrown at the King during a walkabout.

Bedfordshire Police confirmed the 28-year-old was charged after an arrest was made in St George’s Square in Luton on Tuesday.

King Charles allegedly had an egg thrown in his direction while walking about Luton town centre.

Charles was temporarily steered away from the crowds outside Luton Town Hall by his security staff shortly after arriving.

He then resumed shaking hands with members of the public after being moved to a different area.

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