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Jennifer Newton & Hannah Mackenzie Wood

King Charles' calm remarks after being hit by eggs revealed by lip reader

King Charles was seemingly unfazed after has told the Mirror earlier today and encouraged others to ignore the incident, a lip reader has revealed. Charles and being pelted with eggs at a royal engagement were being welcomed by city officials after arriving in York when four eggs were thrown at them, all of which missed the royals before they were quickly escorted away.

The solo protester was heard proclaiming "this country was built on the blood of slaves" as he was tackled to the ground and arrested by police at Micklegate Bar, one of the city's most prominent landmarks. His Majesty continued greeting leaders as the eggs were launched, stopping momentarily to look at the shells cracked on the ground.

Now, lip reader Jeremy Freeman has told the Mirror what he believes the King said immediately following the incident.

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