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In the course of a public appearance to Lichfield Cathedral on Monday, King Charles was heckled by a individual who asked him about Prince Andrew's relationship with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.

The individual asked how long the monarch had been known about his brother's association with Jeffrey Epstein, and also questioned whether he had asked the police to "conceal" for Andrew.

Amid the protest, there were large groups of supporters and applause for the King, who was in Staffordshire for an ceremony.

The Duke of York's links with Epstein have been under renewed focus in recent weeks. The royal, who gave up his royal duties earlier this month, has strongly denied any wrongdoing.

"How long have you been aware about Prince Andrew and Epstein? Have you asked the authorities to conceal for him?"

The King did not respond but continued greeting fans, some of whom chanted "God Save The King". One supporter can be overheard asking him for a hug.

A female bystander outside the cathedral was also observed telling the heckler to "go away" and to "be quiet".

Controversy Revived by Memoir

The scandal over Prince Andrew's connections to Jeffrey Epstein has been revived by misconduct claims repeated in Ms. Giuffre's posthumously-published book.

In the publication, Ms Giuffre says she had sexual encounters with the royal on multiple times, including one instance with Jeffrey Epstein and "eight other young girls"

Andrew, who agreed to a out-of-court agreement with Ms Giuffre in 2022, has repeatedly denied any misconduct. In a previous interview, he told a news program he did not recall meeting her "ever", and that they "did not have any sort of intimate relations."

New Inquiries Over Finances and Housing

But in recent times, fresh questions have been asked about how he is able to fund his way of life 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 scrutiny over his housing situation - even though he made significant contributions initially, including for improvements.

The political party said he should be summoned front of members of parliament to give evidence about his rental agreement of his residence.

But last Thursday, the government refused to give parliamentarians time to discuss the prince's status or his home, despite growing pressure for scrutiny.

The royal household has not issued a statement on whether the Duke of York might relocate of his home - or where he might go.

Associated Issues

• The Duke of York
• UK Royal Family
• King Charles III