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A STUDENT who allegedly threw eggs at King Charles during a visit to York has pleaded not guilty to a public order offence.
Patrick Thelwell, 23, appeared at York magistrates’ court charged with using threatening or abusive words or behaviour relating to the incident on November 9.
His lawyer, Nicola Hall, said he took the view that his actions were necessary and part of a “protest against the Establishment.”
She said the issues at trial would include whether his actions were part of legitimate protest and whether they looked likely to cause fear of unlawful violence.
The trial will take place on April 14 at the same court.
It is one of several trials of anti-monarchy protesters in recent months following the coronation of King Charles.
Last week, Harry May, 21, was fined £100 and ordered to pay £85 for throwing eggs at the King when he visited Luton in December.
Earlier this month, police dropped charges against peace campaigner Symon Hill after he was arrested for shouting “Not my king” at a proclamation event in Oxford.
