King Charles heckled over Andrew scandal at historic Maundy Thursday service with Queen Camilla
The couple were met with protests at the service in Wales on April 2King Charles was heckled as he attended the annual Maundy Thursday service today.
The king, 77, was met with protestors as he arrived at the service on April 2. They shouted out questions about the scandal surrounding his brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
Andrew, 66, is under intense scrutiny over his past association with late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
In February, Andrew was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Hours later, police released him under investigation.
It came after emails, from within the batch of Epstein files released in January, appeared to show him sharing confidential information with Epstein in 2010 when Andrew was UK’s trade envoy.
Andrew has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing in relation to Epstein. However, that hasn’t stopped the royal family facing questions over the scandal.
King Charles heckled during royal Maundy service
In a video shared by anti-monarchy group Republic on X, protests were seen taking place as King Charles and Queen Camilla arrived at St Asaph Cathedral in Wales.
As their royal car drove towards the cathedral, the royal couple were asked by the protestors: “What did you know about Andrew?”
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Banners were also put up, reading: “Charles, what are you hiding?”
It seems the king and queen didn’t acknowledge the protests and focused on the service.
The Maundy Thursday service takes place annually on the final Thursday before Easter Sunday.
Every Maundy Thursday, the monarch distributes special Maundy money to local pensioners in a service which commemorates Jesus washing the feet of the Apostles at the Last Supper.
During the service, the king distributes gifts according to the number of years he has lived.
This year, Charles presented gifts to 77 men and 77 women from Wales and other dioceses across the UK. These gifts are given in recognition of outstanding Christian service and for helping people in their communities.
Why the Maundy Thursday service broke tradition this year
This year, the Maundy service broke tradition.
It is the first time the service was held in North Wales in its 800-year history, and the second time in Wales entirely.
The service marked the start of Easter celebrations for the royal family this weekend.
On Sunday, the king and queen are expected to attend the annual Easter Sunday service at St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle.
Each year, the king leads the royal family at the service. But this year, two members of the monarchy will reportedly be absent.
Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie set to miss royal Easter service
King Charles’ nieces Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie will reportedly miss the event this year, despite attending previous years.
It come as their parents, Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, face intense scrutiny over their past links to Epstein.
According to reports, the sisters have made “alternative plans” for Easter this year.
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