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During a visit to a cathedral in Staffordshire on the start of the week, King Charles was confronted by a individual who questioned him about his brother's links with disgraced financier Epstein.

The individual asked how long the monarch had been known about his sibling's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, and also questioned whether he had instructed the authorities to "conceal" for Prince Andrew.

Despite the heckling, there were throngs of fans and cheers for the King, who was visiting the region for an ceremony.

Prince Andrew's connections with Jeffrey Epstein have been under intense scrutiny in recent weeks. The prince, who gave up his royal duties earlier this month, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing.

"How long have you known about Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein? Have you asked the police to cover up for him?"

The monarch remained silent but continued greeting supporters, some of whom chanted "God Save The King". One supporter can be heard asking him for a embrace.

Another woman outside the cathedral was also observed telling the heckler to "go away" and to "shut up".

Controversy Reignited by Posthumous Publication

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

In the publication, Ms Giuffre says she had sex with the royal on multiple times, including one instance with Jeffrey Epstein and "eight other young girls"

Prince Andrew, who reached a out-of-court agreement with the plaintiff in 2022, has consistently denied any wrongdoing. In 2019, he told a news program he did not recall meeting her "at all", and that they "never had any sort of sexual contact."

Fresh Questions About Finances and Living Arrangements

But in recent times, fresh questions have been raised 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 examination over his housing situation - even though he made large payments up front, including for renovations.

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

But last Thursday, the authorities declined to give parliamentarians time to debate the prince's titles or his home, despite growing pressure for scrutiny.

The royal household has not issued a statement on whether Prince Andrew might relocate of his home - or where he might go.

Associated Issues

• Prince Andrew
• UK Royal Family
• The Monarch