🔗 Share this article The Monarch Confronts Heckling Over Prince Andrew's Epstein Links In the course of a public appearance to Lichfield Cathedral on Monday, King Charles was confronted by a man who questioned him about his brother's relationship with convicted sex offender Epstein. The individual inquired how long the monarch had been aware about his sibling's association with Jeffrey Epstein, and also questioned whether he had instructed the authorities to "conceal" for Andrew. Amid the heckling, there were throngs of fans and cheers for the King, who was in Staffordshire for an event. Prince Andrew's links with Jeffrey Epstein have been under renewed focus in the past few weeks. The prince, who gave up his titles earlier this month, has categorically denied any wrongdoing. "How long have you been aware about Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein? Did you request the police to cover up for Andrew?" The monarch remained silent but carried on greeting supporters, some of whom shouted "God Save The King". One supporter can be heard requesting him for a hug. Another woman outside the venue was also heard telling the heckler to "go away" and to "be quiet". Scandal Revived by Posthumous Publication The controversy over Prince Andrew's connections to Jeffrey Epstein has been revived by sexual abuse claims detailed in Virginia Giuffre's recently released book. In the memoir, the accuser claims she had sex with the royal on three separate occasions, including once with Jeffrey Epstein and "several other minors" Prince Andrew, who reached a out-of-court agreement with the plaintiff in recent years, has consistently denied any misconduct. In 2019, he told a news program he did not recall meeting Ms Giuffre "ever", and that they "never had any sort of intimate relations." Fresh Questions About Lifestyle and Housing But recently, fresh questions have been raised about how he is able to finance his lifestyle despite not being a active member of the royal family. The revelation that he has only ever paid a nominal fee on his Windsor mansion has intensified the scrutiny over his housing situation - even though he made large payments up front, including for renovations. The Liberal Democrats said he should be called in front of members of parliament to give testimony about his rental agreement of his residence. But last week, the authorities declined to give parliamentarians time to discuss the royal's titles 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. Related Topics Prince Andrew UK Royal Family The Monarch