via Associated Press
Prince Andrew, pictured here in front of the Royal Chapel of All Saints in Windsor Great Park, Britain, on April 11, 2021.
UK – ‘Andrew, you’re an old pervert! Prince Andrew was verbally abused by a Scotsman who had come to follow Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral procession to St Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh on Monday September 12. An altercation related to the sexual assault allegations weighing on the Duke of York.
The man was quickly arrested by police after shouting at the prince. That didn’t stop the protester, who continued to hurl abuse: “Disgusting! ‘ he still claimed. According to the BBC, he was eventually arrested by Scottish police (see the video below).
NEW – Prince Andrew was verbally abused by someone shouting ‘You’re a sick old man’ as the Queen’s coffin descends the Roya… https://t.co/NJKS13grDk
— dr Kilcoɱ, PHD. Biology, Genndor Disrespectoor (@kilcom7)
The 22-year-old, who goes by the name of Rory, also reportedly told a reporter for Holyrood Magazine that “powerful men should not be allowed to commit sex crimes and get away with it”.
Spoke to the protester who was arrested on the Royal Mile today for swearing at Prince Andrew during the Quee… https://t.co/gwB9tMssow
— Joseph Anderson (@janderson_news)
Prohibited from military uniforms
The late Queen’s second son is indeed embroiled in the sex abuse scandal linked to billionaire Jeffrey Epstein’s network. In August 2021, an American woman, Virgine Giuffre, accused him of sexual assault when she was just 17. Immediately after this testimony broke, the case shocked the UK and many Britons have since called for his expulsion from the royal family.
Queen Elizabeth II decided in January 2022 to strip him of his royal titles and military affiliation. For this reason, the Duke of York was also dressed differently during the procession. He was actually not allowed to wear a military uniform and opted for a black suit.
The Prince is required to appear in civilian clothes at all other public mourning events for his mother, although an exception is made as a mark of respect for the Queen at the final vigil at Westminster Hall.
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