🔗 Share this article The Monarch Confronts Heckling Over His Brother's Epstein Links During a engagement to a cathedral in Staffordshire on the start of the week, King Charles was confronted by a man who questioned him about his brother's connections with convicted sex offender Epstein. The individual inquired how long the King had been aware about his brother's association with Jeffrey Epstein, and also raised doubts about whether he had asked the authorities to "cover up" for Prince Andrew. Amid the protest, there were throngs of well-wishers and cheers for the monarch, who was in the region for an engagement. Prince Andrew's connections with Jeffrey Epstein have been under close examination in recent weeks. The prince, who relinquished his titles earlier this month, has categorically denied any wrongdoing. "How long have you been aware about Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein? Have you asked the authorities to conceal for him?" The King ignored the questions but carried on greeting supporters, some of whom chanted "God Save The King". One fan can be heard asking him for a hug. Another woman outside the venue was also observed telling the heckler to "go away" and to "shut up". Scandal Reignited by Posthumous Publication The controversy over the Duke of York's links to Jeffrey Epstein has been revived by misconduct allegations repeated in Virginia Giuffre's recently released memoir. In the publication, the accuser says she had sexual encounters with the royal on three separate occasions, including once with Jeffrey Epstein and "eight other young girls" Prince Andrew, who reached a financial settlement with Ms Giuffre in 2022, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing. In 2019, he told BBC Newsnight he did not remember meeting her "ever", and that they "never had any sort of intimate relations." New Inquiries About Finances and Living Arrangements But recently, fresh questions have been asked about how he is able to fund his lifestyle despite not being a active member of the royal family. The revelation that he has only ever paid a token annual rent on his Windsor mansion has intensified the examination over his housing situation - even though he made significant contributions up front, including for improvements. The political party said he should be called in before members of parliament to give testimony about his lease of his residence. But last week, the authorities refused to give parliamentarians time to debate the prince's titles or his residence, despite increasing calls for scrutiny. Buckingham Palace has not commented on whether the Duke of York might relocate of his home - or where he might reside. Related Topics The Duke of York UK Royal Family King Charles III