The Monarch Faces Protest Concerning His Brother's Jeffrey Epstein Connections

In the course of a engagement to Lichfield Cathedral on the start of the week, the King was shouted at by a protester who asked him about his brother's relationship with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.

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

Despite the protest, there were crowds of supporters and applause for the King, who was in Staffordshire for an event.

Prince Andrew's associations with Jeffrey Epstein have been under renewed focus in recent weeks. The royal, who gave up his titles earlier this month, has categorically denied any wrongdoing.

"For how long have you known about Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein? Have you asked the authorities to cover up for him?"

The monarch ignored the questions but continued greeting supporters, some of whom chanted "God Save The King". One fan can be heard asking him for a embrace.

Another woman outside the venue was also heard telling the heckler to "leave" and to "shut up".

Controversy Reignited by Memoir

The scandal over the Duke of York's links to Jeffrey Epstein has been revived by sexual abuse claims repeated in Virginia Giuffre's recently released memoir.

In the memoir, Ms Giuffre says she had sex with the royal on multiple times, including one instance with Jeffrey Epstein and "eight other young girls"

Prince Andrew, who reached a financial settlement with the plaintiff in recent years, has consistently denied any misconduct. In 2019, he told a news program he did not recall meeting her "ever", and that they "did not have any sort of intimate relations."

Fresh Questions Over Finances and Living Arrangements

But recently, new inquiries have been asked 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 intensified the scrutiny over his housing situation - even though he made large payments up front, including for improvements.

The political party said he should be called in before MPs to give testimony about his lease of his residence.

But last week, the authorities refused to give parliamentarians time to discuss the royal's status or his residence, despite growing pressure for investigation.

The royal household has not issued a statement on whether Prince Andrew might move out of his current residence - or where he might reside.

Associated Issues

• Prince Andrew
• British Monarchy
• The Monarch