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During a engagement to a cathedral in Staffordshire on Monday, King Charles was heckled by a individual who asked him about Prince Andrew's relationship with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.

The individual asked how long the King had been known about his brother's association with Jeffrey Epstein, and also questioned whether he had asked the authorities to "conceal" for Andrew.

Amid the heckling, there were crowds of fans and applause for the monarch, who was in the region for an engagement.

The Duke of York's links with Epstein have been under intense scrutiny in recent weeks. The prince, who gave up his titles earlier this month, has categorically denied any wrongdoing.

"How long have you known about Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein? Did you request the police to conceal for Andrew?"

The King did not respond but carried on greeting supporters, some of whom shouted "Long live the King". One fan can be overheard requesting him for a embrace.

A female bystander outside the venue was also heard telling the protester to "go away" and to "shut up".

Scandal Revived by Posthumous Publication

The scandal over Prince Andrew's connections to Jeffrey Epstein has been reignited by sexual abuse allegations repeated in Virginia Giuffre's recently released book.

In the publication, Ms Giuffre claims she had sexual encounters with the prince on three separate occasions, including one instance with Epstein and "several other minors"

Andrew, who agreed to a out-of-court agreement with the plaintiff in 2022, has repeatedly denied any misconduct. In 2019, he told a news program he did not remember meeting her "ever", and that they "did not have any sort of intimate relations."

New Inquiries Over Finances and Housing

But recently, fresh questions have been asked about how he is able to finance 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 housing situation - even though he made significant contributions up front, including for renovations.

The Liberal Democrats said he should be summoned before members of parliament to give evidence about his lease of his residence.

But last Thursday, the government declined to give MPs time to discuss the royal's titles or his residence, despite growing pressure for investigation.

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

Associated Issues

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