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A man arrested for heckling Prince Andrew as the Queen's cortege passed along Edinburgh's Royal Mile has been charged.

She added: “If people are being arrested simply for holding protest placards then it is an affront to democracy and highly likely to be unlawful. Spokesperson Graham Smith added: “We are deeply concerned to see people being arrested for peaceful protest. [Terms of use,](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/user-policies-a6184151.html) [Cookie policy](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/cookie-policy-a6184186.html) and [Privacy notice.](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/privacy-policy-a6184181.html) [Privacy policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en) and [Terms of service](https://policies.google.com/terms?hl=en) apply. The campaign Republic called for an “open and free debate” on the future of the monarchy, saying many people objected to the accession of Charles III “without debate or consent”. Asked about the incidents in a daily press conference on Monday, the prime minister’s official spokesperson said: “This is a period of national mourning for the vast vast majority of the country, but the fundamental right to protest remains the keystone of our democracy.” A woman who held an “abolish monarchy” sign at a proclamation ceremony for King Charles III in Edinburgh on Sunday was also arrested for “breach of the peace”. “We have been making this clear to all officers involved in the extraordinary policing operation “The overwhelming majority of interactions between officers and the public at this time have been positive.“ Police were seen moving a woman holding a placard saying “not my king” near the Houses of Parliament on Monday morning, but said the measure was related to the security around a major entrance and she was not arrested. ”He was released on an undertaking to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court at a later date and a report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.“ [Police Scotland](/topic/police-scotland), is accused of a “breach of the peace” - the same offence used to charge a woman who held up an “abolish monarchy” sign during the proclamation of [Charles III](/topic/charles-iii) on Sunday. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “A 22-year old man was arrested and charged in connection with a breach of the peace on the Royal Mile around 2.50pm on Monday.

The four children of the late Queen Elizabeth II, King Charles III, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, and Prince Edward, trailed behind their mother's coffin on ...

[Celebrating the Queen: A look back at some of Queen Elizabeth II’s best moments](/article/queen-elizabeth-best-moments) [BBC News](https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-12663378) put it, after his connections to convicted sex offender [Jeffrey Epstein](https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/who-is-ghislaine-maxwell) became public. “The Duke of York will continue not to undertake any public duties and is defending this case as a private citizen.” Andrew's public duties and royal charities were redistributed to other members of the royal family, and he has stopped using the style His Royal Highness in an official capacity. [Queen Elizabeth II](https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/topic/queen-elizabeth-ii), [King Charles III](https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/king-charles-queen-elizabeth-death-statement), Princess Anne, [Prince Andrew](https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/prince-andrew-sexual-abuse), and Prince Edward, trailed behind their mother's coffin on Monday 12 September, as it was driven from Palace of Holyroodhouse to St. [statement](https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-59987935) at the time. [originates](https://twitter.com/Phil_Lewis_/status/1569334401095303169) from.

A man was filmed shouting 'Andrew, you're a sick old man,' as the Queen's casket moved down the Royal Mile in Edinburgh yesterday.

[an anti-royal protester seen holding a sign saying ‘not my King’](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/12/king-charles-iii-anti-royal-protestor-led-away-before-speech-17355046/) was told to move before Charles III address to parliament yesterday – but was not detained. [Andrew was banned from wearing military uniform during the procession](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/13/prince-andrew-excluded-from-siblings-salute-to-mother-in-her-coffin-17363032/) on Monday and instead wore a black suit, along with his service medals. [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]). [here](https://metro.co.uk/how-to-subscribe-to-metro-news-notifications/). [ news page](https://metro.co.uk/news/). [Find out more »](https://metro.co.uk/news-updates-newsletter/) [also been charged with breach of the peace](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/12/queen-death-woman-charged-after-holding-abolish-monarchy-sign-17355566/). Or you can submit your videos and pictures [here](https://metro.co.uk/submit-stuff/). [ live blog](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/08/queens-health-latest-concerns-royal-family-gather-head-to-balmoral-16453313/) for the latest updates, and sign Metro.co.uk's [book of condolence to Her Majesty](https://metro.co.uk/queen-elizabeth-ii-dead-tributes-condolence-book/) here. [out of court settlement to avoid going to trial](https://metro.co.uk/2022/02/15/prince-andrew-settles-with-virginia-giuffre-out-of-court-over-sex-claims-16111495/). [What happens next following the death of the Queen?](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/11/queen-dead-what-happens-next-from-mourning-period-to-funeral-17348882/) [How long are the queues to see the Queen lying in state in Westminster Hall likely to be?](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/13/how-long-are-the-queues-to-see-the-queen-lying-in-state-likely-to-be-17363150/) [RIP Ma'am: Your heartfelt messages to her Majesty The Queen](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/09/rip-maam-your-messages-to-her-majesty-the-queen-17334488/) [Nationwide minute's silence for The Queen at 8pm on Sunday](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/12/nationwide-minutes-silence-for-the-queen-at-8pm-on-sunday-17356105/) [Prince Andrew](https://metro.co.uk/tag/prince-andrew-duke-of-york/?ico=auto_link_news_P1_LNK1) in a procession behind the Queen’s coffin in Edinburgh has been charged with breach of the peace.

The disgraced Duke of York will be able to wear military uniform as a “special mark of respect” for the Queen when he stands guard around her coffin during the ...

He is expected to wear the coinciding uniform. [Queen](/topic/queen) when he stands guard around her coffin during the Vigil of the Princes. Prince Andrew is permitted to wear military uniform as he is a former Royal Navy officer who served in the Falklands War and retained his rank as a Vice Admiral.

PRINCE Harry has been banned from wearing his military uniform when he mourns the Queen although Prince Andrew will be allowed.

Both Andrew and Harry will be barred from wearing military attire during the coffin’s procession to Westminster Hall, the funeral in Westminster Abbey, and the committal service in Windsor. [Man arrested after shouting abuse at Prince Andrew during Royal Mile procession for the Queen](https://www.thenational.scot/news/21324951.man-arrested-shouting-abuse-prince-andrew-royal-mile-procession-queen/) PRINCE Harry has been banned from wearing his military uniform when he mourns the Queen but Prince Andrew will be allowed.

The disgraced Duke appears to have been banned from taking part in military traditions at the procession through Edinburgh.

- Monday September 26: Royal Family's period of mourning comes to an end - Through to Saturday September 17: Queen lies in state - Wednesday September 14: Official procession of the coffin - Monday September 12: Queen lies in state in Edinburgh - Friday September 9: Charles gives first address to the nation The Queen was carried from the Palace of Holyroodhouse to St Giles’ Cathedral where she was laid in view of wellwishers.

London: Disgraced Prince Andrew is making what is expected to be a brief return to the public eye to mourn his mother Queen Elizabeth II, serving as an ...

“As a member of the family, as son of the queen, he (Andrew) is understandably mourning his mother,” Hazell said. “Andrew, you´re a sick old man!” a heckler shouted as the former Royal Navy helicopter pilot walked in silence behind a hearse carrying Elizabeth II´s body to the 12th-century Cathedral of St Giles in Edinburgh. London: Disgraced Prince Andrew is making what is expected to be a brief return to the public eye to mourn his mother Queen Elizabeth II, serving as an unwelcome distraction for the grieving royal family.

Prince Harry has been denied the chance to wear military uniform as he mourns the Queen.

Be sure to pick up your copy of the Daily Mirror and Sunday Mirror to get both pullouts. Same for Andrew - It's one day, then he can disappear into the sunset and look after the Queen's corgis.” [Good Morning Britain](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/good-morning-britain) viewers have been left seething after it was suggested disgraced Prince Andrew may be able to don his military uniform for the Queen’s funeral, but [Prince Harry](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/prince-harry) will not. Surely the same would apply to Harry. And if they’re not allowed to wear their uniforms then so be it. “That will be it. “She had two children, Charles and Anne, she didn’t spend as much time with as they were growing up because she was a very busy new Queen. You need to be there.” He earned it, all the protocol in the world cannot take that away from him. You can’t do both, you need to be visible. After that, he decided to stay on in California. She spent more time with Andrew and Edward.

A 22-year-old man has been charged with breaching the peace after a spectator heckled the Duke of York as he marched with King Charles III behind the ...

Around 30 minutes later the Queen arrived at St Giles' Cathedral where the Crown of Scotland was placed upon the coffin. Mounted police in ceremonial dress rode ahead of the parade. The Duke of York has consistently denied the allegations. 'I understand that, unlike Prince Andrew, Prince Harry will NOT be allowed to wear uniform at the final vigil in Westminster Hall. Bagpipes played the National Anthem from Holyrood Palace as the Queen's coffin cortege began the walk up the Royal Mile. Andrew is seen towards the rear of the procession Video showed a man shouting at shamed Prince Andrew as his mother's hearse slowly made its way up the Royal Mile in Scotland's capital to St Giles' Cathedral. Prince Andrew walks behind the cortege. He was then dragged away from the road he yelled 'disgusting' and 'I've done nothing wrong'. He was later de-arrested, Thames Valley Police said. Footage then showed the heckler being shoved to the ground by angry mourners as others in the crowd continue to shout 'God Save the King'. The Duke of York was shouted at by a protester as the funeral procession passed by

Prince Andrew looks at messages and floral tributes left by members of the public after attending a church service near Balmoral following the death of Queen ...

[Jeffrey Epstein](https://time.com/5731244/prince-andrew-interview-epstein/). [reportedly](https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3129765/no-royal-military-uniforms-prince-philips-funeral-queen) ordered no military uniforms to be worn to avoid embarrassment for Prince Andrew. His reinstatement would run counter to King Charles III’s long-reported inclination towards [paring back](https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1667140/queen-death-king-charles-slimmed-down-monarchy-royal-family-live-buckingham-palace-spt) the royal family to only a few key members to save on cost. Prince Andrew was not there due to a coronavirus infection. (The Queen’s grandson Harry, who renounced his royal title and duties in 2020, must also wear civilian clothes at the funeral.) He also wants his daughters, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, to become working royals. Prince Andrew will be allowed to wear a uniform at the Queen’s final vigil at Westminster Hall but not at the funeral on Sept. This meant that at the Edinburgh procession, he was the only child of the Queen in civilian attire. King Charles III, Princess Anne, and Prince Edward all wore military uniform. “They don’t want it to be about William and Harry’s feud,” she tells TIME. Andrew may have joined his siblings last Thursday at the Queen’s Scottish summer residence Balmoral, as they gathered at her bedside before she passed away. Giles Cathedral in the Scottish capital Edinburgh.

A man has been detained for heckling Prince Andrew as he followed Queen Elizabeth's coffin in a solemn procession on Edinburgh's Royal Mile to mark her ...

The royal has also been accused of sexual abuse against a minor. Virginia Giuffre has alleged that the prince maltreated her when she was 17. While Prince Andrew refuted the charges, a settlement was reached in February of this year. Video of the incident shows the Duke of York alongside his siblings, King Charles, Princess Royal and the Earl of Wessex, walking behind his mother's hearse, when the heckler, a 22-year-old man shouted at him "You're a sick old man". Video of the incident shows the Duke of York alongside his siblings, King Charles, Princess Royal and the Earl of Wessex, walking behind his mother's hearse, when the heckler, a 22-year-old man shouted at him "You're a sick old man" The protesters were accused of "breach of the peace," a type of disruptive behaviour that in Scotland carries a maximum £5,000 fine or a maximum 12-month prison sentence.

It happened while King Charles led senior members of the Royal Family to St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh - following behind a hearse carrying the Queen's ...

[King Charles](https://news.sky.com/topic/the-king-10355) led senior members of the Royal Family to St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh - following behind a hearse carrying [the Queen's](https://news.sky.com/thequeen) coffin. During the procession, the Queen's coffin was taken from the Palace of Holyroodhouse to the cathedral. It happened while King Charles led senior members of the Royal Family to St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh - following behind a hearse carrying the Queen's coffin.

The 22-year-old was arrested after shouting "Andrew! You're a sick old man!" as the prince walked in the Queen's cortege along Edinburgh's Royal Mile.

I was arrested under the [Police](https://www.newsweek.com/topic/police) Bill passed earlier this year. [expressing an opinion](https://www.newsweek.com/meghan-markle-mail-sunday-privacy-lawsuit-legacy-dominic-raab-bill-rights-1692318) in public? [King Charles III](https://www.newsweek.com/not-my-king-trends-charles-third-starts-reign-twitter-online-horrible-bloke-1741965), [Princess Anne](https://www.newsweek.com/princess-anne-slammed-cold-response-diana-baby-news-documentary-1733670) and [Prince Edward](https://www.newsweek.com/royal-family-tree-line-succession-death-queen-elizabeth-king-charles-1741343)—Prince Andrew wore a dark suit instead of a military uniform while walking in the procession through Edinburgh on Monday. Can we be arrested simply for ](https://www.newsweek.com/prince-andrew-heckled-behind-queen-coffin-sick-old-man-1742142) at the prince in an apparent reference to the allegations surrounding the royal and his relationship with child sex offender [Jeffrey Epstein](https://www.newsweek.com/topic/jeffrey-epstein). [Prince Andrew](https://www.newsweek.com/topic/prince-andrew) as he walked behind the coffin of his mother [Queen Elizabeth II](https://www.newsweek.com/topic/queen-elizabeth-ii) in Scotland has been charged.

"UPDATE: Only working members of Royal Family will wear military uniform for ceremonial events honouring The Queen over next week: procession and service in ...

By Iris Goldsztajn Iris writes about everything from celebrity news and relationship advice to the pitfalls of diet culture and the joys of exercise. "I'm thinking about Charles. She has many opinions on Harry Styles, and can typically be found eating her body weight in cheap chocolate. "Plus, he started the Invictus Games. "Prince Harry served with distinction. Another chimed in, "Only working members but Andrew is being allowed to wear his this evening? However, to protect Andrew from embarrassment Prince Harry is been penalised. One wrote, "Prince Harry did not step down from royal life in disgrace. However, “as a special mark of respect”, a royal source says he will at the final vigil in Westminster Hall. [stripped of certain military titles](https://www.marieclaire.com/celebrity/prince-andrew-stripped-royal-titles-court-case-outcome/) for very, very different reasons, yet only one of them will be allowed to wear military uniform at a vigil for Queen Elizabeth II next week. That was his uncle Prince Andrew.

Vocal antipathy towards any number of things is a cornerstone of The Great British Way. Shame the authorities don't agree, says Guardian columnist Marina ...

The plan seemed to work in that very specific and limited way, on that very specific and limited day – yet caused untold damage to the child for many years thereafter. Then again, heavy-handed stifling of dissent never is, and the sooner the authorities wise up to that one, the better for everyone in our democracy. In Westminster, a police officer was filmed demanding the details of a man who had held up a [blank sheet of paper](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/13/man-threatened-with-arrest-if-he-wrote-not-my-king-on-blank-sign-17362896/). In not unrelated developments, that child went on in due course to cause untold damage to the very monarchy that the original plan was intended to protect. Clearly, the task of policing London when hundreds of thousands of people are descending on it to pay their respects to the Queen will be complex and sensitive. [Who elected him?](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/sep/11/republican-protesters-arrested-king-charles-proclamation-events)” at the local proclamation of the new king. The man in Edinburgh was slammed down on to the pavement by two members of the public who appeared keen to go further. Come to that, vast and vocal antipathy towards any number of things is a cornerstone of The Great British Way, which is why it really ought to be expected that a section of people won’t be that crazy about the whole 10 days of events mourning the Queen and transferring the crown to her son, and may even decide to make their voices heard publicly about the subject in a variety of ways. Instead of arresting him for his words, perhaps it would have been better for the police to speak to the two guys who physically floored him? There is a time and a place for shouting at men who have paid out many millions of dollars to settle sexual assault cases, you will note, and the experts say it’s not while they’re That way we can seek the full force of the law as applied to inanimate materials, as opposed to the lesser versions typically offered to female flesh and blood. [Prince Andrew was heckled](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/sep/12/king-charles-follows-queens-hearse-along-edinburghs-royal-mile) as he walked behind the Queen’s coffin.

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Prince Harry isn't allowed to wear military attire at the Queen's funeral, despite an exception being made for his disgraced uncle Prince Andrew at her ...

The Duke of York will continue not to undertake any public duties and is defending this case as a private citizen.” He later updated his reporting with, "I understand that, unlike Prince Andrew, Prince Harry will NOT be allowed to wear uniform at the final vigil in Westminster Hall. [confirmed](https://people.com/royals/prince-harry-prince-andrew-will-not-wear-military-uniforms-queen-elizabeth-funeral/) the dress code on Monday. Omid also noted that “as a special mark of respect,” Andrew will be allowed to wear his uniform during the Queen's final vigil at Westminster. As [People](https://people.com/royals/prince-harry-prince-andrew-will-not-wear-military-uniforms-queen-elizabeth-funeral/) put it, "Though Andrew, 62, and Harry, 37, will likely be seen in mourning dress (dark suits) for the scheduled events, a special exception has been granted for the Duke of York to wear a military uniform at the final vigil as a sign of respect for the late monarch." [Prince Harry](https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/celebs/a41148930/prince-harry-full-of-sorrow-and-regret-queens-death/) reportedly won't be allowed to wear military uniform during events marking [the Queen's passing](https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/celebs/a31003467/queen-elizabeth-dies/) in London this week, despite an exception being made for [disgraced royal Prince Andrew](https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/celebs/a28668951/prince-andrew-underage-sex-allegations-jeffrey-epstein/), who was [stripped of his titles](https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/celebs/a38840450/prince-william-heavily-involved-stripping-andrew-royal-titles/).

Only working royals are being permitted to dress in uniform at five ceremonial occasions for the Queen this week. EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 12: Prince ...

[The Princess Royal did not serve in the military herself](https://inews.co.uk/news/princess-anne-was-military-royal-uniform-why-service-explained-1853004?ico=in-line_link), but like many royals she holds a number of military honours and titles. However, he retains his rank as Captain in the Army, having served on two tours of Afghanistan. Andrew, a former Royal Navy officer who served in the Falklands War, retained his rank as a Vice Admiral. [ the five ceremonial occasions for the Queen](https://inews.co.uk/news/lying-in-state-queue-how-long-line-hour-start-four-miles-westminster-hall-1853408?ico=in-line_link) this week. The Duke of York is no longer a working royal. The decision to allow Andrew to dress in military garb has proven controversial.

Social media footage of the incident showed a man shouting at the prince as he walked alongside his siblings behind his mother's coffin. A Police Scotland ...

A man who heckled Queen Elizabeth's son Prince Andrew as he walked behind his mother's coffin during a solemn procession in Edinburgh on Monday has been ...

In February this year, Andrew settled a U.S. (1350 GMT) on Monday, 12 September, 2022," a Police Scotland spokesperson said. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Andrew denied any wrongdoing and was not charged with any criminal offence.

Prince Andrew was the only one of Queen Elizabeth II's children not to don military dress as the funeral preparations for the late monarch continue.

The [Queen’s ](/latest/queen)coffin had arrived in Edinburgh on Sunday, after a six-hour journey from Balmoral, the Crown’s estate in Aberdeenshire. The Princess Royal will be the only one of the Queen’s children to accompany the coffin on its flight. Members of the public will be allowed to see the coffin during this time, ahead of the funeral on Monday, September 19.

Royal expert Neil Sean reports on the latest troubles facing Prince Andrew, and how his royal life as he knew it is closing in on a new chapter of potential ...

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Geoffrey Berman, ex-prosecutor who led investigation in New York, claims his team was given 'run-around' over bid to talk to duke.

“Barr told me that the public rift over Prince Andrew’s refusal to sit for an interview was useful in this other case,” Berman writes. Berman says this approach “seemed questionable to me, but it did not affect our approach with Prince Andrew. “But that was not what happened with Prince Andrew,” he writes. We tried the Department of Justice attaché and state department, no luck. [New York](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/new-york) prosecutors “spent about two weeks just trying to find out who his lawyers were”, Berman says. [the case of Harry Dunn](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/aug/27/motorcyclists-mark-third-anniversary-of-harry-dunns-death-with-us-embassy-rev-off-in-london), who was killed in the crash with a car driven by Anne Sacoolas, a US citizen who the Trump administration refused to extradite to face charges, [citing diplomatic immunity](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/dec/13/harry-dunn-anne-sacoolas-to-face-criminal-trial-in-the-uk-over-teenagers-death). Barr, Berman writes, explained “that he saw our request to talk to Andrew as sort of a chit in a dispute with the British involving a US diplomat’s wife who had accidentally killed a 19-year-old British motorcyclist in an auto accident”. “He was not going to sit down with us,” Berman writes, “despite assuring the public that he was ready, willing and able to cooperate.” [a lengthy (and disastrous) interview](https://www.theguardian.com/film/2022/jul/14/prince-andrews-newsnight-interview-to-be-the-subject-of-a-new-film) to the BBC. But though the prince “kept publicly saying that he was co-operating in the Epstein investigation”, Berman writes, that “was not true”. [taking part](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/video/2022/sep/12/andrew-youre-a-sick-man-police-drag-heckler-from-crowd-during-queens-procession-video) in mourning ceremonies, Andrew had [rarely been seen in public](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/sep/12/prince-andrew-unlikely-to-resume-royal-duties-king-charles-queen-role-state-funeral) since agreeing [a multi-million dollar settlement](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/feb/15/prince-andrew-and-virginia-giuffre-reach-settlement-in-principle) with a victim of Epstein who accused the prince of sexual assault when she was a teenager – a claim the prince vehemently denied. [Jeffrey Epstein](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/jeffrey-epstein), according to a new book by a US attorney who led the investigation in New York.

Late monarch's middle child has seen his reputation damaged over his friendship with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein and a car crash BBC interview.

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Having stopped many public duties after the Epstein scandal, what does the future hold for Prince Andrew under King Charles III?

So that has already been really thinned out, and the Duke of York and his two daughters, Beatrice and Eugenie, were some of the ones to go," she said. "They are survivalists, the Windsors. He has inherited the late Queen's dogs, so maybe he will just become the 'keeper of the corgis' … "Andrew was, I think, the apple of her eye. "He was involved in entrepreneurial schemes to get startups happening and money moving and things like that … "It's hard to know.

Express UK quoted royal author Phil Dampier as suggesting that the disgraced Duke of York could be expected to have a front-and-center role in the Queen's ...

The author further said: “I think he will have a prominent role at the funeral and I don’t think anyone can begrudge him this, despite the scandals he’s been involved in. Talking to LBC, Dampier said: “I think Prince Andrew will have a fairly prominent role.” Express UK quoted royal author Phil Dampier as suggesting that the disgraced Duke of York could be expected to have a front-and-center role in the Queen’s funeral as the royal family is reportedly ‘putting aside’ scandals to come together to pay respect to the late Queen.