King Charles taunted over Andrew’s Epstein scandal as followers asks if he’ll ‘assist’ with probe

Charles and Camilla made an appearance in Dedham, Essex as hundreds of supporters turned out to see them – one man made his feelings clear about the King’s brother

King Charles was asked if the Royal Family would “help with the Epstein investigation” by a heckler during a high street walkabout.

Charles and Queen Camilla held umbrellas as they walked in the Essex village of Dedham in the rain on Thursday. Crowds had gathered behind metal barriers to greet them after their visit to a 15th-century boozer.

A man in the crowd, donning a grey hat and clutching a blue umbrella, shouted at the King: “Charles, Charles, have you pressurised the police to start investigating Andrew?” Cops subsequently approached the man and escorted him away from the barriers and the King, who did not seem to hear the outburst, continued his walk along the line of well-wishers.

The heckler voluntarily walked off as officers expressed their gratitude for his cooperation. Shortly after this incident, a news reporter in the crowd attempted to question Charles about his brother.

The King was then guided to the far side of the road, away from the crowds, to continue his walkabout, reports the Mirror. Essex Police later confirmed that no arrests had been made.

This incident follows a similar one just a day prior, when Camilla also sidestepped questions about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and the Epstein scandal during a royal engagement at a primary school in London.

Andrew, who recently left Royal Lodge for the Sandringham estate, is facing a slew of new allegations linked to the paedophile financier. Among these are claims that a second woman was sent to the UK by paedophile Epstein for a sexual encounter with Andrew, and also that Andrew and Epstein requested an exotic dancer for a threesome at Epstein’s Florida home.

The former duke, who had his titles removed by the King last year, has consistently denied any wrongdoing. Police have stated they are evaluating allegations that a woman was sent to the UK by Epstein for a sexual encounter with Andrew.

Lawyers representing the woman have called on the King to get in touch with them following allegations that their client was sent to the UK for a sexual encounter with his brother. Brad Edwards, from the US firm Edwards Henderson, previously told the BBC that his client had spent the night with Andrew after being given a tour of Buckingham Palace.

Hundreds of supporters were out in Dedham, eager to showcase their village and meet the King. As he left, several shouted “God Save the King” and “Hip Hip Hooray”, while many addressed him as “Your Majesty” or “Sir” as he and the Queen walked along the street shaking hands.

Light-hearted chatter filled the air, with discussions about the dreadful weather and chilly fingers, plus plenty of gratitude expressed to the King and Queen for their visit. Their initial port of call was The Sun Inn, where the Royal couple demonstrated their support for neighbourhood pubs.

Publican Piers Baker informed the King “we heard you like martinis”, before presenting him with a pre-mixed cocktail in a bottle to take away. The monarchs encountered various groups of “community heroes” from organisations including a local domestic violence charity, a ‘Money Confidence’ scheme, environmental and wildlife charities, and a vineyard.

The King was overheard asking detailed enquiries about hops, earthworms, and wine varieties. The Queen was offered an apron to assist with preparing ricotta, cheese and lemon zest ravioli, quipping that she was better positioned than her husband to help out in the kitchen.

“I’d only make a terrible mess,” the King concurred, arriving after she had completed slicing and examining the pasta. “He’s best off making a martini,” Camilla informed the chef.

Emerging from the pub to the sound of a town crier’s bell and proclamation, the King and Queen were welcomed by a sea of fluttering Union flags and enthusiastic cheers.

Near the conclusion of their walkabout, they listened to a choir of schoolchildren performing in the street, before popping into the Essex Rose Teahouse where Charles revealed a plaque and sliced a cake. After returning outside, they chatted with more members of the public before departing in a Bentley.

Adrian Sharpe, a resident of Dedham, was among the spectators who came to see the King and Queen. The 62-year-old handyman described the event as “nice and casual really for a village event – obviously high security”.

When questioned about the heckler, he responded: “I think it’s pointless really as what Andrew’s done is what Andrew’s done, it’s not what King Charles has done is it? He’s his own person.” He mentioned that “they’ve taken the HRH off of Andrew”, adding: “What else can they do?”.

Andrew appears multiple times in the latest Epstein files which were released by the US Department of Justice on Friday, including images seemingly showing him crouched over an unidentified woman in what looks like paedophile Epstein’s New York mansion.

On Tuesday, Andrew’s younger brother Prince Edward became the first member of the Royal Family to comment on the Epstein scandal saying it’s “really important always to remember the victims”.

The Duke of Edinburgh was attending the World Governments Summit in Dubai as pressure increased on the former Duke of York to comment on how much he knew about the paedophile billionaire.

At the summit, when asked “how are you coping” amid the release of the new files, Edward replied: “Well, with the best will in the world, I’m not sure this is the audience that is probably the least bit interested in that.

“They all came here to listen to education, solving the future, but no, I think it’s all really important always to remember the victims and who are the victims in all this? A lot of victims in this.”

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