🔗 Share this article

In the course of a engagement to Lichfield Cathedral on the start of the week, the King was heckled by a protester who asked him about his brother's connections with convicted sex offender Epstein.

The individual asked how long the King had been aware about his sibling's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, and also raised doubts about whether he had instructed the police to "hide" for Andrew.

Despite the protest, there were large groups of supporters and cheers for the monarch, who was in the region for an event.

The Duke of York's connections with Jeffrey Epstein have been under renewed focus in recent weeks. The prince, who gave up his royal duties earlier this month, has strongly denied any wrongdoing.

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

The monarch remained silent but continued meeting fans, some of whom chanted "God Save The King". One supporter can be overheard requesting him for a embrace.

A female bystander outside the venue was also observed telling the heckler to "leave" and to "shut up".

Scandal Revived by Posthumous Publication

The controversy over Prince Andrew's connections to Epstein has been reignited by misconduct allegations detailed in Virginia Giuffre's recently released book.

In the memoir, the accuser says she had sexual encounters with the royal on three separate occasions, including one instance with Epstein and "several other minors"

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

New Inquiries Over Lifestyle and Living Arrangements

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

The revelation 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 initially, including for improvements.

The political party said he should be summoned before MPs to give evidence about his lease of his residence.

But last Thursday, the government declined to give MPs time to debate the royal's status or his residence, despite growing pressure for scrutiny.

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

Associated Issues

• Prince Andrew
• UK Royal Family
• The Monarch