Man arrested by police after eggs thrown at King Charles in York
The King has unveiled a statue of Queen Elizabeth II at York Minster
The statue was commissioned to mark the late Queen's Platinum Jubilee
King and Queen Consort in Doncaster to officially confer city status on the borough
King Charles has arrived at York Minster where he is set to unveil the statue of his late mother, Queen Elizabeth.
The monarch and Queen Consort were greeted outside by the Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell.
The royal couple have now gone inside the minster for a short service.
Image source, PA MediaA man has been detained by police after appearing to throw eggs at the King and Queen Consort during a walkabout at Micklegate Bar, in York.
Image source, ReutersThe egg-thrower was restrained as crowds gathered to greet the King who is visiting York to unveil a statue of his late mother Queen Elizabeth II.
Image source, ReutersThe King has since travelled to York Minster for a special service ahead of the statue unveiling.
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A man has been detained by police after appearing to throw eggs at the King and Queen Consort during a walkabout at Micklegate Bar, in York.
Hundreds of people have gathered outside York Minster ahead of the visit of King Charles III.
The King will unveil a statue of his late mother Queen Elizabeth II when he arrives at the cathedral later.
Some people arrived as early as 04:30 to be sure they caught a glimpse of the new monarch and Camilla Queen Consort.
The motorcade with King Charles III and Camilla, Queen Consort has arrived in York and crowds have had their first glance of the royal couple.
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Image source, Getty ImagesThe King and Queen Consort were met at Micklegate Bar, the official entrance to the city, by David Carr, Lord Mayor of York and a civic party.
The royal party then set off to York Minster.
Today's visit will mark King Charles' first trip to York since he became monarch.
Image source, PA MediaThe King and Queen Consort will be greeted by civic dignitaries at York's Micklegate Bar before attending a service at the city's minster and then unveiling a statue of his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II.
York's Lord Mayor David Carr said he was "thrilled" to be able to welcome King Charles on a day which would combine "great joy at his visit and reflection on the great service and legacy of his late mother".
Queen Elizabeth II, the UK's longest-serving monarch, died at Balmoral on 8 September aged 96, after reigning for 70 years.
The York Guard have gathered at Micklegate Bar in York where the Sovereign is traditionally welcomed to the city.
The King will arrive shortly.
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Royal fever has set in in York ahead of the King's visit, with some people setting their alarms to wake up very early this morning.
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Crowds began gathering at York Minster from about 04:30 to make sure they secured a good position.
It's the King's first visit to the city since becoming monarch following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
King Charles is visiting York this morning to unveil a statue of his late mother at York Minster.
Image source, Duncan Lomax, Ravage ProductionsThe 6ft 7in (2m) statue was chosen by the late monarch and was intended to honour the Queen in her Platinum Jubilee year.
It is said to weigh almost two tonnes and was originally due to be unveiled in September, but this was postponed after the Queen's death.
Richard Bossons (pictured), from the cathedral's masonry team, said his design would complement the medieval facade of the 800-year-old building.
The statue, which will sit in a niche at the west front of the Minster, depicts the Queen wearing Garter robes and the George IV State Diadem and holding the orb and sceptre symbols of authority.
It was carved from a block of Lepine stone, a French limestone previously used for other figurative carvings at the cathedral.
The Dean of York, Dr Jonathan Frost, has said he hoped the statue would "inspire the city and be a cause for celebration as York recovered from the pandemic".
It is believed that the niche planned for the statue may never have had a statue placed in it before.
Andrew Barton
Good morning and welcome to our coverage of King Charles' visit to York.
We will be bringing you live updates as the new monarch and the Queen Consort arrive in the city later this morning.