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Kris Gourlay

Lone Edinburgh heckler shouts 'sick old man' at Prince Andrew at Queen's procession

A man was dragged away by police after appearing to shout in the direction of Prince Andrew as the Queen's procession made its way up the Royal Mile in Edinburgh.

During the coverage on TV, several people were quick to notice the man, who waited for the procession to get close before shouting in the direction of the Duke of York, calling him a "sick old man," as he was hauled away by police and members of the public.

Members of the crowd on the historic Edinburgh stretch of road looked bemused as the police run over to the barriers and he is dragged from behind. A video from closer to the scene shows two men in the crowd helping police capture the individual.

You can find all the latest on the Queen's procession in Edinburgh on our LIVE blog here.

Thousands lined the streets of the Royal Mile on Monday afternoon ahead of the procession which started from the Palace of Holyroodhouse and concluded at St Giles' Cathedral where the late Queen Elizabeth II's body will lay to rest for a short while before travelling down south to London on a military aircraft departing from Edinburgh Airport.

The coffin was transported by car at a canter through the Old Town as King Charles III was joined by his siblings, including Andrew, before a special ceremony inside St Giles'.

Elsewhere, hundreds of people have missed the procession to begin queuing in The Meadows to get a chance to see the Queen's body laid to rest at the cathedral. Starting at Middle Meadow Walk, huge crowds have formed in recent hours to make sure they witness a piece of history and catch a glimpse of Her Majesty's body before it leaves Edinburgh.

People wishing to see the Queen's body are having to wait to secure a wristband before entry, with many hitting out at the process. Others have been waiting since 10am on Monday morning, camped out with blankets and refreshments.

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