A York magistrates' court condemned 23-year-old student Patrick Thirlwell on Friday, who threw five eggs at King Charles during his visit to York on November 9, charging him with a public order offense. The Crown Prosecution Service stated that Thirlwell was sentenced to 12 months of community service with "100 hours of unpaid work."
Thirlwell, who represented himself during the hearing, admitted to throwing the eggs but claimed it was "legal violence." Footage shown in court captured Thirlwell's confession: "I threw an egg at him because that's what he deserves." He questioned the court members, asking, "Do you think throwing eggs is serious violence? More than the violence the British state inflicts?"
During the trial, prosecutor Michael Smith noted that as Thirlwell threw the eggs, he shouted abusive remarks towards the king. Thirlwell opposed the legitimacy of the court, claiming it worked on behalf of the monarchy and that he acted out of necessity. He criticized the UK's asylum and climate policies, as well as social inequality, stating that these issues had worsened due to government policies.
Thirlwell concluded by asserting that he "feels no remorse and offers no apology to the king."
