Prince Andrew during the procession
(Picture: Getty Images)A man arrested after Prince Andrew was heckled as the Queen’s coffin went past in Edinburgh on Monday has been charged in connection with a breach of the peace.
The 22-year-old was arrested after the Duke of York was heckled as he walked behind his mother’s coffin as it made its way from the Palace of Holyroodhouse to St Giles’ Cathedral.
Footage posted on social media showed a man shouting at the duke before bystanders forcibly pulled him to the ground.
The man was released by police on an undertaking to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court at a later date.
A spokesman for Police Scotland said: “A 22-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection with a breach of the peace on the Royal Mile around 2.50pm on Monday, September 12.
“He was released on an undertaking to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court at a later date and a report will be sent to the procurator fiscal."
No other arrests have been made in relation to the incident, and police declined to confirm if any inquiries were ongoing.
In a separate incident, a woman was charged with breach of the peace after a protester was pictured holding up an anti-monarchy sign.
King Charles III led his family in the procession behind the Queen's coffin as crowds turned out on the streets of Edinburgh to watch.
Her Majesty’s coffin was taken from the Palace of Holyroodhouse to nearby St Giles' Cathedral where it is laying in rest for 24 hours.
It will be taken to London on Tuesday evening before lying in state at the Palace of Westminster from Wednesday evening.
