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In the course of a visit to Lichfield Cathedral on the start of the week, King Charles was shouted at by a individual who asked him about his brother's connections with disgraced financier Epstein.

The protester asked how long the monarch had been known about his brother's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, and also raised doubts about whether he had instructed the authorities to "hide" for Andrew.

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

The Duke of York's associations with Jeffrey Epstein have been under renewed focus in the past few weeks. The royal, who relinquished his titles earlier this month, has categorically denied any misconduct.

"How long have you known about Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein? Did you request the police to cover up for Andrew?"

The monarch remained silent but continued meeting supporters, some of whom shouted "Long live the King". One fan can be heard requesting him for a embrace.

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

Scandal 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 publication, Ms Giuffre alleges she had sex with the royal on multiple times, including one instance with Epstein and "eight other young girls"

Andrew, who agreed to a financial settlement with the plaintiff in recent years, has repeatedly denied any misconduct. In 2019, he told BBC Newsnight he did not recall meeting Ms Giuffre "at all", and that they "never had any sort of intimate relations."

New Inquiries About Lifestyle and Housing

But recently, new inquiries have been asked about how he is able to fund his lifestyle despite not being a active member of the royal family.

The revelation that he has only ever paid a token annual rent on his Royal Lodge has intensified the examination over his housing situation - even though he made large payments up front, including for improvements.

The political party said he should be called in before members of parliament to give evidence about his lease of his residence.

But last Thursday, the authorities declined to give parliamentarians time to debate the prince's titles or his home, despite increasing calls for scrutiny.

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

Associated Issues

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