🔗 Share this article

During a engagement to a cathedral in Staffordshire on Monday, King Charles was shouted at by a individual who asked him about his brother's connections with disgraced financier Epstein.

The individual asked how long the King had been known about his brother's association with Jeffrey Epstein, and also questioned whether he had instructed the police to "cover up" for Prince Andrew.

Amid the protest, there were large groups of supporters and applause for the monarch, who was visiting the region for an ceremony.

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

"How long have you known about Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein? Did you request the police to conceal for Andrew?"

The monarch remained silent but continued greeting fans, some of whom chanted "Long live the King". One fan can be overheard requesting him for a embrace.

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

Scandal Reignited by Memoir

The controversy over the Duke of York's connections to Epstein has been reignited by sexual abuse allegations detailed in Virginia Giuffre's posthumously-published memoir.

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

Andrew, who agreed to a financial settlement with Ms Giuffre in 2022, has repeatedly denied any misconduct. In a previous interview, he told BBC Newsnight he did not remember meeting Ms Giuffre "ever", and that they "never had any sort of intimate relations."

Fresh Questions About Finances and Living Arrangements

But in recent times, fresh questions have been asked about how he is able to finance his way of life despite not being a active member of the royal family.

The disclosure that he has only ever paid a nominal fee on his Royal Lodge has heightened the examination over his housing situation - even though he made significant contributions initially, including for improvements.

The Liberal Democrats said he should be summoned before MPs to give evidence about his lease of his lodge.

But last week, the authorities declined to give parliamentarians time to discuss the prince's status or his home, despite growing pressure for scrutiny.

Buckingham Palace has not commented on whether the Duke of York might move out of his home - or where he might go.

Associated Issues

• Prince Andrew
• UK Royal Family
• King Charles III