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During a public appearance to a cathedral in Staffordshire on Monday, King Charles was shouted at by a protester who questioned him about Prince Andrew's links with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

The man inquired how long the King had been known about his brother's association with Jeffrey Epstein, and also questioned whether he had asked the police to "conceal" for Andrew.

Despite the protest, there were crowds of supporters and cheers for the monarch, who was visiting Staffordshire for an ceremony.

The Duke of York's associations with Jeffrey Epstein have been under intense scrutiny in the past few weeks. The royal, who gave up his royal duties earlier this month, has repeatedly denied any misconduct.

"How long have you known about Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein? Have you asked the police to conceal for Andrew?"

The King did not respond but carried on greeting supporters, some of whom shouted "God Save The King". One fan can be overheard requesting him for a embrace.

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

Controversy Revived by Memoir

The scandal over Prince Andrew's connections to Jeffrey Epstein has been revived by sexual abuse allegations repeated in Virginia Giuffre's recently released memoir.

In the memoir, the accuser claims she had sexual encounters with the prince on three separate occasions, including one instance with Jeffrey Epstein and "several other minors"

Prince Andrew, who agreed to a financial settlement with the plaintiff in 2022, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing. In a previous interview, he told BBC Newsnight he did not remember meeting her "at all", and that they "never had any sort of sexual contact."

Fresh Questions Over Lifestyle and Living Arrangements

But in recent times, new inquiries have been asked about how he is able to fund his way of life 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 Liberal Democrats said he should be called in before MPs to give testimony about his lease of his residence.

But last week, the government declined to give MPs time to debate the royal's status or his home, despite increasing calls for investigation.

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

Associated Issues

• Prince Andrew
• UK Royal Family
• King Charles III