King Charles Confronts Protest Over Prince Andrew's Jeffrey Epstein Links

During a public appearance to Lichfield Cathedral on Monday, the King was confronted by a individual who asked him about his brother's connections with disgraced financier Epstein.

The individual demanded to know how long the King had been known about his sibling's association with Epstein, and also raised doubts about whether he had asked the authorities to "conceal" for Prince Andrew.

Despite the heckling, there were crowds of well-wishers and cheers for the King, who was in the region for an event.

The Duke of York's links with Jeffrey Epstein have been under renewed focus in the past few weeks. The royal, who relinquished his titles earlier this month, has strongly denied any wrongdoing.

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

The monarch did not respond but continued meeting fans, some of whom shouted "Long live the King". One supporter can be heard asking him for a hug.

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

Scandal Reignited by Posthumous Publication

The controversy over the Duke of York's connections to Jeffrey Epstein has been revived by misconduct allegations repeated in Ms. Giuffre's posthumously-published memoir.

In the memoir, Ms Giuffre claims she had sexual encounters with the royal on multiple times, including one instance with Epstein and "eight other young girls"

Prince Andrew, who reached a financial settlement with Ms Giuffre in recent years, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing. In 2019, he told a news program he did not remember meeting Ms Giuffre "at all", and that they "did not have any sort of sexual contact."

New Inquiries Over Finances and Housing

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

The revelation 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 Liberal Democrats said he should be summoned front of members of parliament to give evidence about his lease of his residence.

But last Thursday, the authorities refused to give MPs time to debate the royal's titles or his home, despite increasing calls for investigation.

Buckingham Palace has not issued a statement on whether the Duke of York might relocate of his home - or where he might go.

Associated Issues

• The Duke of York
• UK Royal Family
• King Charles III