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During a public appearance to Lichfield Cathedral on the start of the week, King Charles was confronted by a individual who asked him about his brother's relationship with convicted sex offender Epstein.

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

Amid the heckling, there were throngs of well-wishers and applause for the King, who was visiting the region for an event.

The Duke of York's links with Jeffrey Epstein have been under close examination in recent weeks. The royal, who relinquished his royal duties earlier this month, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing.

"How long have you known about Prince Andrew and Epstein? Have you asked the police to conceal for him?"

The monarch remained silent but carried on meeting supporters, some of whom shouted "God Save The King". One fan can be overheard requesting him for a hug.

Another woman outside the cathedral was also heard telling the heckler to "leave" and to "shut up".

Controversy Reignited by Memoir

The controversy over Prince Andrew's links to Jeffrey Epstein has been brought back into focus by misconduct allegations detailed in Virginia Giuffre's posthumously-published memoir.

In the memoir, Ms Giuffre says she had sex with the prince on three separate occasions, including once with Jeffrey Epstein and "eight other young girls"

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

New Inquiries About Finances 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 revelation 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 large payments initially, including for improvements.

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

But last Thursday, the authorities refused to give parliamentarians time to discuss the prince'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 go.

Associated Issues

• Prince Andrew
• UK Royal Family
• King Charles III