King Charles Heckled and Questioned in Public Over Andrew's Links to Epstein — Video

The confrontation occurred as the King and Queen greeted crowds in the village of Dedham, where questions surrounding the disgraced former royal's association with the convicted financier resurfaced in full view of the public and media.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla were heckled during a royal walkabout in the Essex village of Dedham on February 5, 2026, as members of the public confronted the monarch over his brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's links to convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

The moment unfolded as the monarch greeted members of the public behind metal crowd barriers. From within the assembled crowd, a man shouted directly at the King:

"Charles, Charles, have you pressurised the police to start investigating Andrew?"

The interruption immediately drew the attention of nearby police officers, who were seen approaching the individual and escorting him away from the barriers. The tension did not dissipate. Shortly afterwards, a reporter standing beside a cameraman appeared to attempt to question King Charles about his brother.

When an ITV News journalist asked whether the Royal Family would cooperate with the investigation surrounding the late American sex offender, the King offered no response.

However, the question was met with audible gasps from sections of the crowd, a reaction that underscored the sensitivity of the moment. The King was then guided across the road, away from the public, as the walkabout continued under tighter control.

The confrontation contrasted sharply with the earlier tone of the visit. Before the exchange, His Majesty and Queen Camilla had met local community groups inside the Sun Inn pub, where the latter briefly joined staff in the kitchen and attempted to cut ravioli.

Later, the royal couple paused to listen to a street performance by a choir of schoolchildren before entering the Essex Rose Teahouse.

According to the East Anglian Daily Times, photographs from the so-called Epstein files were scattered along the streets of Dedham, including images showing Andrew crouching over an unidentified woman.

There, the King unveiled a commemorative plaque and cut a cake, before returning outside to speak with residents. The visit concluded with the couple departing the village in a Bentley.

Video of the heckling and the King's silence circulated rapidly on social media, prompting a polarised reaction, as some viewers interpreted the lack of response as telling.

One person commented, "Their silence speaks volumes.. [sic]😡," while another shared, "Silence is golden 🔥🔥🔥🔥." Others questioned the apparent distance between the monarch and the controversy, with one remarking, "He's literally on another planet."

A fourth person wrote, "Royals knew from the beginning." Attention also turned to the crowd's reaction, with one comment stating, "The gasping in the back is so repulsive." In contrast, several responses condemned the heckling itself and defended the King.

One person wrote, "Why are you shouting and heckling at The King. It's so inappropriate. Would you of done that to the Queen Elizabeth 2nd, I very much doubt it [sic]." Another added, "What a lack of respect for His Majesty, civilised people don't scream."

Among those who attended the visit was Adrian Sharpe, a local resident of Dedham. The 62-year-old handyman described the event as "nice and casual really for a village event — obviously high security." He was also aware of material linked to Andrew circulating locally ahead of the visit.

According to the East Anglian Daily Times, photographs from the so-called Epstein files were scattered along the streets of Dedham, including images showing Andrew crouching over an unidentified woman.

A video of the printed photographs was shared on social media prior to the royal couple's arrival. Asked about the heckler, the 62-year-old handyman said:

"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 also referenced the removal of Andrew's royal status, saying, "They've taken the HRH off of Andrew. What else can they do? Surely it's a police matter now."

The incident followed the former Duke of York's move from Royal Lodge in Windsor to the King's Sandringham Estate earlier this week. Meanwhile, Thames Valley Police confirmed they were assessing allegations that a woman was sent to the UK by the financier for a sexual encounter with Andrew.

The King's younger brother appears multiple times in the Epstein files, including in another image that appears to show him touching a fully clothed woman's abdomen. The photographs are undated, and their location remains unclear. Andrew has consistently and strongly denied any wrongdoing.

The confrontation in Dedham underscored the continuing public scrutiny surrounding Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and the broader impact of the Epstein files on the Royal Family.

While the King declined to address the issue directly, the episode highlighted how questions linked to his brother continue to surface during public engagements. As investigations remain ongoing, the allegations continue to cast a shadow over appearances intended to focus on community.