This is a timetable of how the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall became caught up in the shocking violent protests on the streets of London.

All timings are approximate and some precise details of the route are unclear.

  • 7.10pm - Charles and Camilla set off from their Clarence House home, next to St James's Park in central London, to attend the Royal Variety Performance at the London Palladium.

    Their Rolls-Royce limousine is part of a convoy flanked by police outriders on motorcycles.

    The royal party heads up St James Street, then turns right into Piccadilly.

  • 7.15pm - Charles and Camilla's car turns left into Regent Street at Piccadilly Circus, one of the busiest road junctions in the capital.

    Shortly afterwards the Rolls-Royce is surrounded by angry protesters, who smash one of the rear side windows and pelt it with paint.

  • 7.20pm - The convoy turns right into Argyll Street and parks outside the London Palladium.

    The Prince and the Duchess of Cornwall emerge looking shaken.

  • 10.50pm - Camilla laughs off the attack as she emerges after the show.

    Asked how she is as she leaves the theatre, the Duchess says: "I'm fine thanks - first time for everything."

    Following behind, Charles smiles as the couple get into the back of a marked police van which takes them away.