🔗 Share this article

In the course of a visit to Lichfield Cathedral on the start of the week, King Charles was heckled by a individual who questioned him about Prince Andrew's links with disgraced financier Epstein.

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

Despite the heckling, there were crowds of supporters and cheers for the monarch, who was visiting Staffordshire for an engagement.

Prince Andrew's connections with Epstein have been under intense scrutiny in the past few weeks. The royal, who gave up his royal duties earlier this month, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing.

"How long have you been aware about Andrew and Epstein? Have you asked the police to conceal for Andrew?"

The King did not respond but continued meeting supporters, some of whom chanted "God Save The King". One fan can be heard asking him for a hug.

Another woman outside the cathedral was also heard telling the heckler to "go away" and to "be quiet".

Scandal Revived by Posthumous Publication

The scandal over the Duke of York's connections to Jeffrey Epstein has been revived by sexual abuse allegations detailed in Ms. Giuffre's posthumously-published memoir.

In the memoir, Ms Giuffre claims she had sexual encounters with the prince on three separate occasions, including one instance with Epstein and "eight other young girls"

Andrew, who agreed to a financial settlement with Ms Giuffre in 2022, has consistently denied any misconduct. In a previous interview, he told a news program he did not recall meeting Ms Giuffre "at all", and that they "never had any sort of intimate relations."

New Inquiries About Lifestyle and Living Arrangements

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

The disclosure that he has only ever paid a nominal fee on his Royal Lodge has heightened the scrutiny 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 testimony about his rental agreement of his lodge.

But last Thursday, the government refused to give parliamentarians time to debate the prince's status or his residence, despite increasing calls for scrutiny.

The royal household 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
• British Monarchy
• The Monarch