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During a public appearance to a cathedral in Staffordshire on the start of the week, King Charles was shouted at by a individual who questioned him about his brother's connections with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.

The individual demanded to know how long the monarch had been known about his brother's association with Jeffrey Epstein, and also raised doubts about whether he had instructed the police to "conceal" for Prince Andrew.

Amid the heckling, there were throngs of supporters and applause for the King, who was visiting the region for an ceremony.

Prince Andrew's associations with Jeffrey Epstein have been under intense scrutiny in the past few weeks. The royal, who gave up his titles earlier this month, has repeatedly denied any misconduct.

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

The monarch did not respond but carried on meeting fans, some of whom shouted "Long live the King". One supporter can be heard requesting him for a embrace.

Another woman outside the cathedral was also observed telling the heckler to "leave" and to "shut up".

Scandal Revived by Memoir

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

In the publication, the accuser alleges she had sex with the royal on multiple times, including one instance with Jeffrey Epstein and "several other minors"

Prince Andrew, who agreed to a out-of-court agreement with Ms Giuffre in recent years, has consistently denied any misconduct. In 2019, he told a news program he did not recall meeting Ms Giuffre "at all", and that they "never had any sort of intimate relations."

Fresh Questions Over Finances and Living Arrangements

But in recent times, new inquiries have been asked about how he is able to finance his lifestyle despite not being a working royal.

The revelation that he has only ever paid a token annual rent on his Royal Lodge has heightened the examination over his housing situation - even though he made significant contributions initially, including for renovations.

The Liberal Democrats said he should be summoned front of MPs to give evidence about his rental agreement of his lodge.

But last Thursday, the government refused to give MPs time to discuss the prince's status or his home, despite growing pressure for scrutiny.

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

Associated Issues

• The Duke of York
• British Monarchy
• King Charles III