🔗 Share this article

In the course of a engagement to a cathedral in Staffordshire on the start of the week, King Charles was confronted by a protester who questioned him about his brother's connections with convicted sex offender Epstein.

The individual asked how long the monarch had been known about his sibling's association with Epstein, and also raised doubts about whether he had instructed the authorities to "cover up" for Prince Andrew.

Amid the heckling, there were throngs of supporters and applause for the King, who was visiting the region for an ceremony.

The Duke of York's links 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.

"For how long have you known about Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein? Have you asked the police to conceal for Andrew?"

The King ignored the questions but continued greeting supporters, some of whom shouted "God Save The King". One supporter can be heard asking him for a hug.

Another woman outside the venue was also observed telling the protester to "go away" and to "shut up".

Scandal Revived by Memoir

The scandal over the Duke of York's links to Epstein has been revived by misconduct allegations repeated in Virginia Giuffre's posthumously-published memoir.

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

Prince Andrew, who reached a financial settlement with Ms Giuffre in recent years, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing. In 2019, he told BBC Newsnight he did not remember meeting Ms Giuffre "at all", and that they "never had any sort of intimate relations."

Fresh Questions About 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 working royal.

The disclosure that he has only ever paid a nominal fee on his Windsor mansion has intensified the examination over his housing situation - even though he made large payments initially, including for improvements.

The Liberal Democrats said he should be summoned front of MPs to give evidence about his rental agreement of his lodge.

But last week, the authorities declined to give MPs time to discuss the prince's status or his home, despite increasing calls for investigation.

The royal household has not commented on whether Prince Andrew might move out of his home - or where he might reside.

Related Topics

• Prince Andrew
• British Monarchy
• The Monarch