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In the course of a visit to Lichfield Cathedral on the start of the week, King Charles was confronted by a protester who asked him about Prince Andrew's links with convicted sex offender Epstein.

The protester demanded to know how long the monarch had been known about his sibling's association with Epstein, and also raised doubts about whether he had asked the police to "cover up" for Prince Andrew.

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

The Duke of York's associations with Epstein have been under intense scrutiny in recent weeks. The royal, who relinquished his royal duties earlier this month, has strongly denied any misconduct.

"For how long have you known about Prince Andrew and Epstein? Did you request the authorities to cover up for him?"

The King remained silent but continued greeting fans, some of whom chanted "Long live the King". One supporter can be heard requesting him for a embrace.

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

Scandal Revived by Memoir

The controversy over the Duke of York's connections to Jeffrey Epstein has been revived by sexual abuse claims detailed in Ms. Giuffre's posthumously-published memoir.

In the memoir, Ms Giuffre claims she had sex with the prince on multiple times, including once with Epstein and "several other minors"

Andrew, who reached a financial settlement with the plaintiff in 2022, has consistently denied any wrongdoing. In a previous interview, he told BBC Newsnight he did not recall meeting Ms Giuffre "at all", and that they "did not have any sort of intimate relations."

New Inquiries Over Finances and Housing

But in recent times, new inquiries have been raised about how he is able to fund his way of life despite not being a working royal.

The revelation that he has only ever paid a nominal fee on his Royal Lodge has heightened the examination over his housing situation - even though he made significant contributions initially, including for renovations.

The Liberal Democrats said he should be summoned front of MPs to give evidence about his rental agreement of his lodge.

But last week, the authorities refused to give MPs time to discuss the prince's titles or his home, despite increasing calls for scrutiny.

Buckingham Palace has not commented on whether Prince Andrew might relocate of his home - or where he might reside.

Associated Issues

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