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During a visit to Lichfield Cathedral on Monday, King Charles was heckled by a individual who asked him about his brother's connections with disgraced financier Epstein.

The man inquired how long the King had been known about his sibling's association with Epstein, and also raised doubts about whether he had instructed the authorities to "cover up" for Prince Andrew.

Despite the protest, there were large groups of supporters and cheers for the monarch, who was in Staffordshire for an ceremony.

The Duke of York's links with Jeffrey Epstein have been under renewed focus in the past few weeks. The royal, who gave up his royal duties earlier this month, has categorically denied any misconduct.

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

The King remained silent but carried on meeting supporters, some of whom shouted "Long live the King". One supporter can be heard asking him for a embrace.

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

Controversy Reignited by Posthumous Publication

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

In the publication, Ms Giuffre says she had sex with the royal on three separate occasions, including once with Jeffrey Epstein and "several other minors"

Andrew, who agreed to a out-of-court agreement with the plaintiff in recent years, has consistently denied any misconduct. In 2019, 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 asked about how he is able to finance his way of life despite not being a working royal.

The disclosure that he has only ever paid a token annual rent on his Windsor mansion has heightened the scrutiny over his housing situation - even though he made significant contributions up front, including for improvements.

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

But last week, the government declined to give MPs time to debate the prince's status or his residence, despite growing pressure for investigation.

The royal household has not issued a statement on whether Prince Andrew might move out of his current residence - or where he might go.

Associated Issues

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