Republican group unfurls Andrew-Epstein banner in Buckingham Palace

Anti-monarchy activists from the group Republic staged a protest inside Buckingham Palace by displaying banners linking Prince Andrew to the late Jeffrey Epstein. The group is demanding transparency regarding the royal family's knowledge of the former Duke's associations.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing public scrutiny of the British monarchy and the persistent controversy surrounding Prince Andrew's past connections.
A group of anti-monarchy activists unfurled a banner depicting the convicted paedeophile Jeffrey Epstein and former Duke of York, Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, younger brother of Britain’s monarch King Charles III, in the Throne Room of Buckingham Palace on Monday (July 13, 2026).
The report covers the protest and the group's claims while noting the Palace's awareness and the legal context of the situation.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in