a group of anti-monarchy activists has unfurled a provocative banner depicting convicted pedophile jeffrey epstein and former duke of york andrew mountbatten-windsor at buckingham palace, symbolizing the monarchy's heart.the banner, displayed in the throne room, features mountbatten-windsor walking with epstein and a separate banner reading 'what did you know?' the incident highlights ongoing scrutiny of the royal family's ties to epstein, who died in prison in 2019.republic, the activist group, claims to have pursued private prosecution against mountbatten-windsor, who was stripped of royal titles last year.the palace acknowledged the event, while king charles iii and prince william are questioned about their awareness of past allegations against the former duke.mountbatten-windsor faces police investigations for alleged misconduct in public office, including sharing information with epstein.authorities are also planning to interview epstein's victims in the us and the family of a suicide victim who alleged trafficking by the former prince.the article underscores tensions between royal family members and allegations of historical misconduct, reflecting broader debates about accountability and public trust in institutions.