🔗 Share this article

In the course of a visit to Lichfield Cathedral on Monday, King Charles was heckled by a individual who asked him about his brother's connections with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.

The protester asked how long the monarch had been known about his sibling's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, and also questioned whether he had instructed the police to "conceal" for Prince Andrew.

Amid the protest, there were large groups of well-wishers and applause for the King, who was in the region for an ceremony.

Prince Andrew's links with Jeffrey Epstein have been under close examination in recent weeks. The prince, who gave up his titles earlier this month, has strongly denied any misconduct.

"How long have you been aware about Andrew and Epstein? Did you request the police to cover up for him?"

The King remained silent but carried on meeting fans, some of whom shouted "God Save The King". One supporter can be heard asking him for a embrace.

A female bystander outside the cathedral was also heard telling the protester to "go away" and to "be quiet".

Controversy Revived by Posthumous Publication

The scandal over Prince Andrew's connections to Jeffrey Epstein has been revived by sexual abuse claims detailed in Ms. Giuffre's posthumously-published book.

In the memoir, the accuser claims she had sex with the prince on multiple times, including one instance with Epstein and "eight other young girls"

Andrew, who reached a financial settlement with the plaintiff in recent years, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing. In 2019, he told BBC Newsnight he did not remember meeting Ms Giuffre "ever", and that they "never had any sort of sexual contact."

New Inquiries About Lifestyle and Housing

But recently, new inquiries have been asked about how he is able to fund his lifestyle despite not being a working royal.

The disclosure that he has only ever paid a nominal fee on his Windsor mansion has heightened the examination over his living arrangements - even though he made significant contributions up front, including for improvements.

The political party said he should be summoned before members of parliament to give testimony about his rental agreement of his lodge.

But last Thursday, the government refused to give MPs time to discuss the prince's titles or his residence, despite increasing calls for investigation.

The royal household has not issued a statement on whether the Duke of York might relocate of his home - or where he might reside.

Related Topics

• The Duke of York
• British Monarchy
• The Monarch