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During a engagement to a cathedral in Staffordshire on the start of the week, King Charles was shouted at by a man who asked him about his brother's links with disgraced financier Epstein.

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

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

Prince Andrew's connections with Jeffrey Epstein have been under renewed focus in recent weeks. The royal, who relinquished his titles earlier this month, has repeatedly denied any misconduct.

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

The monarch did not respond but carried on meeting fans, some of whom shouted "Long live the King". One supporter can be overheard requesting him for a hug.

Another woman outside the venue was also heard telling the heckler to "leave" and to "be quiet".

Controversy Reignited by Memoir

The scandal over Prince Andrew's links to Epstein has been revived by sexual abuse claims repeated in Virginia Giuffre's posthumously-published memoir.

In the memoir, Ms Giuffre claims she had sex with the prince on multiple times, 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 misconduct. In a previous interview, he told a news program he did not recall meeting Ms Giuffre "at all", and that they "never had any sort of intimate relations."

New Inquiries Over Finances and Housing

But in recent times, fresh questions have been asked about how he is able to finance his lifestyle despite not being a active member of the royal family.

The disclosure 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 up front, including for renovations.

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

But last week, the authorities refused to give MPs time to debate the prince's status or his residence, despite growing pressure for scrutiny.

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

Associated Issues

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