King Charles was back in the spotlight for an unexpected reason during his visit to Clitheroe as he continued his tour connecting with local farmers and business owners.
The trip, intended to highlight rural initiatives, was briefly interrupted when a member of the public shouted questions about the King’s brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, and his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The interlocutor, standing behind the crowd gathered at the city’s train station, asked: “How long have you known about Andrew and Epstein?”
The moment sparked a swift response from royalist viewers, who loudly urged him to “shut up” and called for his dismissal.
He was also asked if his family would help with the Epstein investigation, but did not comment.
Another spectator entered and escorted the man as the crowd continued to cheer and applaud.
This is the second public confrontation the monarch has faced in less than a week, following a similar disruption during a visit to Essex.
Despite the distractions, King Charles remained focused on his commitments and met with representatives of the field nurses.
The King also met county horses Thunder and Regal during his visit to the 700-year-old Samlesbury Hall in Preston.
