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A man in his 20s has been arrested on suspicion of common assault during a walkabout by King Charles III in Luton town centre, police say.
Bedfordshire Police believe an egg was thrown in the direction of the monarch.
The force said the suspect is currently in custody for questioning after being arrested in St George’s Square in Luton on Tuesday.
The King had been 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.
Just last month, a man was detained by police after appearing to throw eggs at the King and Queen Consort during a walkabout at Micklegate Bar, York.
The King and Queen Consort were visiting Yorkshire where the monarch unveiled a statue of his mother, the late Queen.
The 23-year-old was heard shouting “this country was built on the blood of slaves” as he was being detained by around four police officers after throwing eggs at the monarch - none of which hit.
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