King Charles confers city status on Doncaster and is subject to reported "egging incident" in York

King Charles III and Camilla, Queen Consort visited Doncaster as part of a two-day visit trip also taking in Leeds, Bradford and York.

The royal visit to Doncaster celebrated its official city status, granted as part of Queen Elizabeth II’s platinum jubilee celebrations in June.

In anticipation of the king’s visit, Doncaster Council said roads in the city centre were closed whilst the event took place between 10.30am and 14.00pm. 

Mayor of Doncaster Ros Jones, Don Valley MP Nick Fletcher, district commander Chief Supt  Ian Proffitt, police and crime commissioner Dr Alan Billings were among the civic dignitaries, while the royal visitors also met community leaders and charity officials.

South Yorkshire Police said the visit to Doncaster had passed without incident but the  King was reportedly subject to an attempted “egging” incident during his visit to York later in the day, with the misslle narrowly missing the monarch.

The king was in York to unveil a statue of his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II, at York Minster.

North Yorkshire Police said a 23-year-old man had been arrested on suspicion of a public order offence following the incident on Micklegate in York and was in police custody.

Ms Jones said it had been a “historic day” for Doncaster, adding: “Thank you to South Yorkshire Police officers that have been busy over the past week in the vital planning and preparation for this event,

“This is a historic day for Doncaster, and it was an honour to share it with but a small number of businesses, community groups and organisations that make Doncaster the incredible borough that it is.

“City status is a credit to them all, as we were clear that our bid needed to be business and community led.

“Doncaster is on a journey, for health and happiness, as we strive to create a safer, stronger, cleaner and greener Doncaster for all, where no one is left behind.

“Doncaster has the potential, the pride and the passion to prosper.

“Being granted city status is yet another string to our bow.”

Ch Insp Joe Hunt said “it was a great honour” to welcome the King and Queen Consort to Doncaster.

“I am happy to report that the event passed without incident,” he said. 

“A huge amount of planning goes into preparing for events like this, and I want to thank all of our officers and staff, and partner agencies, who worked hard to ensure the success of today’s operation.”

Mr Fletcher said that “royal visits don’t happen too often” and that he was “delighted to be at an event” where the King and Queen Consort had been “so warmly welcomed by the good people of Doncaster”.