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During a public appearance to a cathedral in Staffordshire on the start of the week, King Charles was confronted 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 aware about his sibling's association with Jeffrey Epstein, and also raised doubts about whether he had instructed the police to "conceal" for Andrew.

Amid the protest, there were crowds of fans and cheers for the monarch, who was visiting the region for an event.

The Duke of York's links with Jeffrey Epstein have been under close examination in the past few weeks. The prince, who relinquished his titles earlier this month, has categorically denied any misconduct.

"For how long have you known about Prince Andrew and Epstein? Have you asked the police to cover up for him?"

The King ignored the questions but continued meeting fans, some of whom shouted "Long live the King". One supporter can be heard asking him for a hug.

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

Controversy Reignited by Posthumous Publication

The scandal over the Duke of York's connections to Jeffrey Epstein has been revived by misconduct allegations repeated in Virginia Giuffre's recently released memoir.

In the publication, the accuser claims she had sexual encounters with the prince on three separate occasions, including one instance with Epstein and "eight other young girls"

Andrew, who reached 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 Ms Giuffre "ever", and that they "never had any sort of sexual contact."

New Inquiries About Lifestyle and Living Arrangements

But in recent times, new inquiries have been raised about how he is able to fund his lifestyle despite not being a active member of the royal family.

The revelation that he has only ever paid a nominal fee on his Windsor mansion has intensified the examination over his housing situation - even though he made significant contributions up front, including for renovations.

The political party said he should be called in before members of parliament to give testimony about his lease of his lodge.

But last week, the government declined to give MPs time to discuss the royal's status or his home, despite growing pressure 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

• The Duke of York
• British Monarchy
• King Charles III