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

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

Despite the protest, there were large groups of fans and cheers for the King, who was visiting Staffordshire for an event.

Prince Andrew's links with Epstein have been under renewed focus in the past few weeks. The prince, who relinquished his royal duties earlier this month, has categorically denied any wrongdoing.

"For how long have you known about Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein? Did you request the police to conceal for him?"

The monarch did not respond but carried on greeting supporters, some of whom shouted "God Save The King". One supporter can be overheard asking him for a embrace.

Another woman outside the venue was also heard telling the heckler to "leave" and to "be quiet".

Controversy Revived by Memoir

The controversy over Prince Andrew's connections to Epstein has been brought back into focus by misconduct allegations detailed in Ms. Giuffre's recently released memoir.

In the publication, the accuser alleges she had sex with the royal on three separate occasions, including once with Jeffrey Epstein and "several other minors"

Prince Andrew, who reached a financial settlement with Ms Giuffre in recent years, has consistently denied any wrongdoing. In 2019, he told BBC Newsnight he did not remember meeting Ms Giuffre "ever", and that they "did not have any sort of sexual contact."

Fresh Questions Over Lifestyle and Housing

But in recent times, fresh questions have been raised about how he is able to finance 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 heightened the examination over his housing situation - even though he made large payments initially, including for improvements.

The political party said he should be called in front of MPs to give testimony about his lease of his residence.

But last week, the government declined to give MPs time to discuss the royal's status or his residence, despite growing pressure for investigation.

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

• Prince Andrew
• British Monarchy
• The Monarch