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

The individual demanded to know how long the King had been aware about his brother's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, and also raised doubts about whether he had instructed the police to "cover up" for Andrew.

Despite the heckling, there were crowds of well-wishers and cheers for the King, who was in Staffordshire for an ceremony.

Prince Andrew's associations with Jeffrey Epstein have been under renewed focus in recent weeks. The prince, who relinquished his titles earlier this month, has strongly denied any misconduct.

"For how long have you known about Prince Andrew and Epstein? Have you asked the authorities to conceal for him?"

The monarch ignored the questions but continued greeting fans, some of whom chanted "Long live the King". One supporter can be overheard asking him for a hug.

Another woman outside the cathedral was also observed telling the protester to "go away" and to "shut up".

Scandal Reignited by Posthumous Publication

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

In the memoir, Ms Giuffre says she had sex with the prince on three separate occasions, including one instance with Epstein and "eight other young girls"

Prince Andrew, who reached a financial settlement with Ms Giuffre in 2022, has repeatedly denied any misconduct. In 2019, he told BBC Newsnight he did not remember meeting her "ever", and that they "never had any sort of intimate relations."

Fresh Questions Over Finances and Housing

But in recent times, new inquiries have been raised about how he is able to fund 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 examination over his housing situation - even though he made significant contributions up front, including for improvements.

The political party said he should be summoned before members of parliament to give testimony about his rental agreement of his residence.

But last week, the government declined to give parliamentarians time to debate the royal's status or his home, despite growing pressure for investigation.

Buckingham Palace has not issued a statement on whether Prince Andrew might move out of his current residence - or where he might reside.

Associated Issues

• Prince Andrew
• UK Royal Family
• The Monarch