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In the course of a engagement to Lichfield Cathedral on Monday, King Charles was confronted by a individual who questioned him about his brother's connections with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.

The individual asked how long the monarch had been aware about his sibling's association with Epstein, and also raised doubts about whether he had asked the authorities to "hide" for Prince Andrew.

Despite the protest, there were crowds of fans and cheers for the King, who was visiting Staffordshire for an event.

The Duke of York's connections with Epstein have been under renewed focus in the past few weeks. The prince, who relinquished his titles earlier this month, has categorically denied any wrongdoing.

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

The monarch ignored the questions but continued greeting fans, some of whom chanted "Long live the King". One supporter can be overheard requesting him for a hug.

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

Controversy Revived by Memoir

The scandal over Prince Andrew's connections to Epstein has been reignited by misconduct claims detailed in Virginia Giuffre's posthumously-published memoir.

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

Andrew, who reached a out-of-court agreement 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 "at all", and that they "did not have any sort of intimate relations."

Fresh Questions Over Finances and Living Arrangements

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

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

The political party said he should be summoned front of MPs to give testimony about his lease of his lodge.

But last week, the authorities declined to give parliamentarians time to discuss the prince's titles or his residence, despite increasing calls for scrutiny.

The royal household has not commented on whether the Duke of York might move out of his current residence - or where he might reside.

Associated Issues

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