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During a visit to Lichfield Cathedral on Monday, King Charles was confronted by a protester who asked him about his brother's links with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

The protester asked how long the King had been known about his sibling's relationship with Epstein, and also questioned whether he had instructed the authorities to "cover up" for Prince Andrew.

Despite the heckling, there were large groups of supporters and cheers for the King, who was in the region for an ceremony.

The Duke of York's associations with Jeffrey Epstein have been under close examination in the past few weeks. The royal, who gave up his titles earlier this month, has categorically denied any wrongdoing.

"How long have you been aware about Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein? Did you request the police to conceal for Andrew?"

The King did not respond but carried on greeting supporters, some of whom shouted "Long live the King". One supporter can be heard asking him for a hug.

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

Controversy Reignited by Memoir

The scandal over the Duke of York's links to Jeffrey Epstein has been reignited by sexual abuse allegations repeated in Ms. Giuffre's posthumously-published memoir.

In the publication, the accuser says she had sexual encounters with the prince on multiple times, including one instance with Epstein and "several other minors"

Prince Andrew, who agreed to a financial settlement with Ms Giuffre in 2022, has repeatedly denied any misconduct. In a previous interview, he told BBC Newsnight he did not remember meeting her "ever", and that they "did not have any sort of intimate relations."

Fresh Questions Over Lifestyle 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 active member of the royal family.

The disclosure that he has only ever paid a nominal fee on his Windsor mansion has heightened the examination over his living arrangements - even though he made significant contributions initially, including for improvements.

The Liberal Democrats said he should be summoned before MPs to give testimony about his rental agreement of his residence.

But last Thursday, the government declined to give parliamentarians time to discuss the prince's titles or his residence, despite increasing calls for investigation.

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

Associated Issues

• Prince Andrew
• British Monarchy
• The Monarch