🔗 Share this article The Monarch Confronts Heckling Concerning Prince Andrew's Epstein Ties During a public appearance to Lichfield Cathedral on the start of the week, King Charles was confronted by a man who asked him about his brother's relationship with convicted sex offender Epstein. The man inquired how long the monarch had been known about his brother's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, and also raised doubts about whether he had asked the police to "conceal" for Prince Andrew. Amid the heckling, there were throngs of well-wishers and applause for the monarch, who was visiting the region for an engagement. Prince Andrew's associations with Jeffrey Epstein have been under renewed focus in recent weeks. The royal, who relinquished his titles earlier this month, has repeatedly denied any misconduct. "How long have you known about Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein? Did you request the police to cover up for Andrew?" The King did not respond but continued greeting fans, some of whom shouted "Long live the King". One supporter can be heard asking him for a embrace. A female bystander outside the venue was also heard telling the heckler to "go away" and to "be quiet". Controversy Revived by Memoir The scandal over Prince Andrew's links to Jeffrey Epstein has been reignited by sexual abuse allegations repeated in Virginia Giuffre's posthumously-published book. In the publication, Ms Giuffre alleges she had sexual encounters with the royal on three separate occasions, including once with Jeffrey Epstein and "several other minors" Prince Andrew, who agreed to a out-of-court agreement with Ms Giuffre in 2022, has repeatedly denied any misconduct. In 2019, he told BBC Newsnight he did not recall meeting her "ever", and that they "did not have any sort of sexual contact." New Inquiries Over Lifestyle and Housing But recently, new inquiries 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 token annual rent on his Royal Lodge has intensified the scrutiny over his living arrangements - even though he made large payments initially, including for renovations. The political party said he should be called in front of members of parliament to give evidence about his rental agreement of his lodge. But last Thursday, the authorities refused to give MPs time to discuss the royal's titles or his home, despite growing pressure for scrutiny. Buckingham Palace has not commented on whether Prince Andrew might move out of his home - or where he might reside. Related Topics The Duke of York British Monarchy King Charles III