King Charles III faced heckling during an official visit to Dedham, Essex, on Thursday as members of the public raised questions about Prince Andrew’s past association with Jeffrey Epstein. The King, accompanied by Queen Camilla, was carrying out a community-focused engagement and greeting residents when the shouts were heard during a walkabout.
During the walkabout, The Times reported that a man called out to the monarch, asking whether he had pressured police to investigate his younger brother, and that King Charles did not appear to respond as he continued down the line shaking hands.
The report said the U.S. Sun identified the heckler as 73-year-old Richard Gadd, who was allegedly removed by two officers. He was quoted as telling authorities: “If you don’t think these people need justice, then I’m sorry,” and adding, “I think Andrew should be investigated. He shouldn’t be above the law.”
It comes amid renewed scrutiny of the Duke of York’s reputation, with pressure on the Royal Family to distance the monarchy from Prince Andrew intensifying in recent coverage following the emergence of new images and fresh public debate.
According to the same report via The Times, flyers depicting Prince Andrew were also scattered in the village ahead of the visit and later cleared away before the King and Queen arrived. The incident underscores how questions around the Duke of York continue to intrude on public-facing royal engagements, despite the visit’s focus on local community support.
