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In the course of a engagement to a cathedral in Staffordshire on Monday, King Charles was heckled by a protester who asked him about Prince Andrew's connections with convicted sex offender Epstein.

The protester demanded to know how long the King had been aware about his brother's relationship with Epstein, and also questioned whether he had instructed the authorities to "conceal" for Andrew.

Amid the heckling, there were large groups of well-wishers and applause for the monarch, who was visiting the region for an event.

Prince Andrew's connections with Jeffrey Epstein have been under intense scrutiny in the past few weeks. The prince, who relinquished his royal duties earlier this month, has repeatedly denied any misconduct.

"For how long have you known 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 overheard requesting him for a hug.

Another woman outside the venue was also heard telling the protester to "go away" and to "shut up".

Controversy Reignited by Posthumous Publication

The scandal over Prince Andrew's connections to Epstein has been revived by misconduct claims detailed 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 "several other minors"

Prince Andrew, who agreed to a out-of-court agreement with Ms Giuffre in 2022, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing. 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 raised about how he is able to finance his way of life despite not being a active member of the royal family.

The disclosure that he has only ever paid a nominal fee on his Royal Lodge has intensified the scrutiny over his living arrangements - even though he made significant contributions initially, including for renovations.

The Liberal Democrats said he should be called in before MPs to give testimony about his lease of his lodge.

But last week, the government refused to give parliamentarians time to discuss the prince's status or his residence, despite increasing calls for scrutiny.

The royal household has not commented on whether Prince Andrew might relocate of his home - or where he might go.

Associated Issues

• The Duke of York
• UK Royal Family
• The Monarch