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During a engagement to Lichfield Cathedral on the start of the week, King Charles was heckled by a individual who asked him about his brother's connections with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

The protester asked how long the monarch had been aware about his brother's association with Epstein, and also raised doubts about whether he had instructed the police to "hide" for Prince Andrew.

Amid the heckling, there were large groups of supporters and cheers for the monarch, who was visiting the region for an event.

The Duke of York's associations with Jeffrey Epstein have been under close examination in recent weeks. The prince, who gave up his royal duties earlier this month, has repeatedly denied any misconduct.

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

The King did not respond but continued meeting fans, some of whom chanted "God Save The King". One supporter can be heard requesting him for a hug.

A female bystander outside the venue was also heard telling the protester to "go away" and to "be quiet".

Controversy Reignited by Memoir

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

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 out-of-court agreement with Ms Giuffre in recent years, has repeatedly denied any misconduct. In 2019, he told BBC Newsnight he did not remember meeting Ms Giuffre "at all", and that they "never had any sort of intimate relations."

Fresh Questions About Lifestyle and Living Arrangements

But recently, new inquiries 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 heightened the examination over his housing situation - even though he made large payments initially, including for renovations.

The political party said he should be summoned front of members of parliament to give testimony about his lease of his lodge.

But last week, the authorities refused to give MPs time to discuss the prince's titles or his home, despite growing pressure for investigation.

Buckingham Palace has not commented on whether the Duke of York might relocate of his home - or where he might go.

Associated Issues

• The Duke of York
• British Monarchy
• The Monarch