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During a visit to a cathedral in Staffordshire on Monday, King Charles was confronted by a individual who questioned him about Prince Andrew's connections with disgraced financier Epstein.

The man asked how long the monarch had been known about his sibling's relationship with Epstein, and also questioned whether he had instructed the police to "conceal" for Andrew.

Despite the heckling, there were large groups of well-wishers and applause for the monarch, who was visiting the region for an event.

Prince Andrew'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 repeatedly denied any wrongdoing.

"For how long have you been aware about Prince Andrew and Epstein? Did you request the police to conceal for him?"

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.

Another woman outside the cathedral was also observed telling the heckler to "go away" and to "be quiet".

Controversy Revived by Memoir

The controversy over Prince Andrew's connections to Jeffrey Epstein has been reignited by misconduct claims repeated in Ms. Giuffre's posthumously-published book.

In the publication, the accuser says she had sex with the royal on three separate occasions, including one instance with Epstein and "several other minors"

Prince Andrew, who agreed to a out-of-court agreement with the plaintiff in 2022, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing. In a previous interview, he told a news program he did not remember meeting her "at all", and that they "did not have any sort of intimate relations."

Fresh Questions About Finances and Housing

But recently, new inquiries have been raised about how he is able to finance his way of life despite not being a working royal.

The disclosure that he has only ever paid a token annual rent on his Windsor mansion has intensified the scrutiny over his housing situation - even though he made large payments up front, including for improvements.

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

But last week, the authorities refused to give parliamentarians time to debate the royal's status or his residence, despite growing pressure for investigation.

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

Associated Issues

• The Duke of York
• UK Royal Family
• The Monarch