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British Royal Family: Court orders fine for throwing eggs at King Charles while meeting citizens in London – BBC News Thailand

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Harry May’s defence counsel said the 21-year-old “cares deeply about his local community”

London’s Magistrates Court on January 13 fined a 21-year-old man who threw an egg at King Charles III during a public meeting in Luton. in north London at the end of last year.

A judge at Westminster Magistrates Court found Harry Spartacus May, 21, of Luton, guilty of a breach of public order. When the king visited the neighborhood on December 6, he was fined £100 (US$400) and ordered to pay £85 in other costs.

Before the verdict, Mr. May testified to the court that the royal visit The “poor area” in London’s Luton area is “bad looking”.

Prosecutor Jason Zetal said police had taken Mr May into custody. After seeing him throw things on the ground near the king while His Highness had a conversation with the people.

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The Royal Guard immediately escorted King Charles away from the people after the egg throw.

Mr May was charged with threatening words or behavior. which may cause harassment, shock or distress.

Mr. Setal told the court that Mr. May told the police that “He did this because he believed that the King’s visit to Luton, which was a scarce and poor area, It’s a bad thing. and he wanted to point out this.”

Mr. May wears glasses and a navy jacket. sitting in the accused paddock did not show any symptoms while the prosecutor gave a lecture to the court

Defense attorney Alex Benn told the court that his client He “deeply regrets” his actions and “admits that he now faces the consequences”.

The defense attorney described the character of his client as “A committed and family-oriented individual” who “deeply cares for his local community”.

Chief Justice Paul Goldspring told the defendant that “No matter who you conflict with, The solution is not to throw things at them.”

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Harry May pictured outside Luton Magistrates’ Court earlier this week

The egg throwing event took place on Tuesday, December 6, in front of Luton Town Hall. which is about 53 km north of London while the King of England has a close conversation with the people allowed the people to hold their hands in greeting and taking pictures with a mobile phone

It was the second such egg-throwing incident in a month after a man attempted to throw several eggs at King Charles III while visiting York for the opening ceremony of Queen Eli. Sabeth II in the late afternoon of 9 Nov.

British police arrested the man immediately on the scene at the gates of Michel Gate Bar. As King Charles III and the Queen arrive at the city gates In the midst of the greetings of the city’s executives

after the egg misses the target There was a booing sound. and a voice shouting “God bless the king”

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