King Charles and Queen Camilla were rushed to safety after a security risk was detected during an engagement in Jersey.

While touring the Jersey Expo at Weighbridge Place in St Helier, they were enjoying the stands and were about to sample some Jersey ice cream when their security team advised them to cut the visit short.

They were escorted to the Pomme D’or hotel, where they were scheduled to attend a tea party later.

Despite the urgency, the King briefly stopped to shake hands before being ushered along, the Daily Express has reported.

After a short stay at the hotel, they resumed their scheduled engagements.

Buckingham Palace refused to comment, but sources confirmed that all precautions were taken.

Written by B.C. Begley