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In the course of a visit to a cathedral in Staffordshire on Monday, King Charles was confronted by a man who questioned him about Prince Andrew's relationship with disgraced financier Epstein.

The protester asked how long the monarch had been aware about his brother's association with Jeffrey Epstein, and also raised doubts about whether he had instructed the police to "hide" for Andrew.

Amid the protest, there were crowds of supporters and applause for the monarch, who was in Staffordshire for an event.

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

"How long have you been aware about Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein? Have you asked the police to cover up for him?"

The King did not respond but carried on meeting supporters, some of whom shouted "God Save The King". One supporter can be heard asking him for a embrace.

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

Scandal Reignited by Memoir

The controversy over Prince Andrew's connections to Jeffrey Epstein has been revived by sexual abuse claims repeated in Ms. Giuffre's recently released memoir.

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

Prince Andrew, who agreed to a financial settlement with the plaintiff in 2022, has repeatedly denied any misconduct. In a previous interview, he told a news program he did not recall meeting her "at all", and that they "did not have any sort of intimate relations."

New Inquiries Over Lifestyle and Housing

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

The disclosure that he has only ever paid a token annual rent on his Royal Lodge has heightened the examination over his housing situation - even though he made large payments up front, including for improvements.

The Liberal Democrats said he should be called in before members of parliament to give testimony about his lease of his residence.

But last week, the government refused to give parliamentarians time to debate the royal's status or his residence, despite increasing calls for investigation.

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

Associated Issues

• Prince Andrew
• British Monarchy
• King Charles III