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During a visit to Lichfield Cathedral on the start of the week, King Charles was confronted by a protester who questioned him about Prince Andrew's relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

The individual asked how long the King had been aware about his sibling's relationship with Epstein, and also questioned whether he had instructed the police to "conceal" for Prince Andrew.

Despite the heckling, there were throngs of fans and cheers for the monarch, who was visiting the region for an engagement.

The Duke of York's connections with Jeffrey Epstein have been under close examination in the past few weeks. The royal, who gave up his titles earlier this month, has repeatedly denied any misconduct.

"For how long have you known about Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein? Have you asked the authorities to conceal for him?"

The monarch ignored the questions but carried on meeting supporters, some of whom shouted "Long live the King". One supporter can be heard requesting him for a hug.

Another woman outside the venue was also heard telling the heckler to "go away" and to "be quiet".

Scandal Revived by Posthumous Publication

The scandal over the Duke of York's links to Jeffrey Epstein has been brought back into focus by misconduct claims detailed in Ms. Giuffre's recently released memoir.

In the memoir, Ms Giuffre claims she had sexual encounters with the prince on three separate occasions, including once with Jeffrey Epstein and "several other minors"

Andrew, who agreed to a financial settlement with the plaintiff in recent years, has consistently denied any misconduct. In 2019, he told a news program he did not remember meeting Ms Giuffre "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 working royal.

The revelation that he has only ever paid a token annual rent on his Royal Lodge has heightened the examination over his living arrangements - even though he made significant contributions up front, including for improvements.

The political party said he should be summoned front of MPs to give testimony about his lease of his residence.

But last Thursday, the government declined to give parliamentarians time to discuss the prince's titles or his home, despite growing pressure for investigation.

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

Associated Issues

• Prince Andrew
• British Monarchy
• The Monarch