King Charles, Prince William, Kate Middleton heckled during royal outing

(NewsNation) — King Charles and other members of the royal family were met by protesters during their largest public outing since former Prince Andrew’s arrest.

Charles, Prince William and Kate Middleton attended the Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey in London on Monday, where they were heckled by members of Republic, the anti-monarchy group, according to People Magazine.

Protesters held bright yellow protesters that spelled out, “What did you know?” in what may have been a reference to Andrew’s connection to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Republic members also had signs with anti-monarchy messages and other references to the former Duke of York.

Andrew arrested for sending reports to Jeffrey Epstein

Andrew, who’s been mentioned in the Epstein files released by the estate and Justice Department and has been accused of sexual abuse, was arrested on Feb. 19 for allegedly sending trade reports to Epstein in 2010, years after he claimed they’d severed all ties.

“Other events have rocked the monarchy, but something from within — where someone is being arrested — is very different. This is much more serious,” a Palace insider told People.

If Andrew is charged and convicted of misconduct in public office, the consequences could rock the royal family.

Under U.K. law, misconduct in public office carries a potential life sentence.

“If it’s very serious, that is certainly a possibility,” royal biographer Andrew Lownie told NewsNation’s Paula Froelich. “Fifteen, 20 years in prison, I think this is all rather academic, but yes.”

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