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During a engagement to Lichfield Cathedral on Monday, King Charles was shouted at by a protester who questioned him about his brother's relationship with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.

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

Despite the heckling, there were crowds of supporters and cheers for the monarch, who was visiting Staffordshire for an engagement.

Prince Andrew's links with Epstein have been under close examination in the past few weeks. The prince, who gave up his royal duties earlier this month, has strongly denied any wrongdoing.

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

The King ignored the questions but continued meeting fans, some of whom chanted "God Save The King". One supporter can be heard requesting him for a embrace.

A female bystander outside the cathedral was also heard telling the heckler to "leave" and to "be quiet".

Scandal Reignited by Memoir

The scandal over Prince Andrew's links to Epstein has been revived by misconduct allegations detailed in Virginia Giuffre's posthumously-published memoir.

In the publication, Ms Giuffre says she had sexual encounters with the royal on three separate occasions, including once with Epstein and "eight other young girls"

Andrew, who reached a financial settlement with Ms Giuffre in 2022, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing. In a previous interview, 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 Lifestyle and Living Arrangements

But recently, 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 disclosure that he has only ever paid a nominal fee on his Royal Lodge has heightened the examination over his living arrangements - even though he made large payments initially, including for improvements.

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

But last Thursday, the authorities refused to give MPs time to debate the royal's status or his home, despite increasing calls for investigation.

The royal household has not commented on whether the Duke of York might move out of his home - or where he might reside.

Associated Issues

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