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During a visit to a cathedral in Staffordshire on Monday, King Charles was confronted by a man 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 relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, and also questioned whether he had instructed the police to "conceal" for Prince Andrew.

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

Prince Andrew's links with Jeffrey Epstein have been under intense scrutiny in recent weeks. The royal, who gave up his titles earlier this month, has categorically denied any misconduct.

"For how long have you been aware about Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein? Did you request the police to cover up for him?"

The monarch ignored the questions but carried on greeting fans, some of whom shouted "Long live the King". One fan can be heard asking him for a embrace.

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

Scandal Reignited by Memoir

The controversy over Prince Andrew's links to Epstein has been reignited by misconduct claims detailed in Ms. Giuffre's recently released book.

In the memoir, the accuser claims she had sexual encounters with the royal on multiple times, including once with Jeffrey Epstein and "eight other young girls"

Andrew, who reached a out-of-court agreement with the plaintiff in 2022, has consistently denied any misconduct. In a previous interview, he told a news program he did not recall meeting her "at all", and that they "did not have any sort of sexual contact."

Fresh Questions Over Finances and Living Arrangements

But in recent times, fresh questions have been asked 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 nominal fee on his Windsor mansion has intensified the scrutiny over his living arrangements - even though he made significant contributions initially, including for renovations.

The political party said he should be summoned before members of parliament to give testimony about his rental agreement of his lodge.

But last week, the authorities refused to give parliamentarians time to debate the royal's status or his home, despite growing pressure for investigation.

Buckingham Palace has not issued a statement on whether the Duke of York might move out of his home - or where he might reside.

Associated Issues

• Prince Andrew
• UK Royal Family
• The Monarch