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

The individual inquired how long the monarch had been known about his sibling's association with Epstein, and also raised doubts about whether he had instructed the authorities to "conceal" for Prince Andrew.

Amid the heckling, there were crowds of fans and cheers for the King, who was in Staffordshire for an event.

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

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

The King ignored the questions but carried on meeting supporters, some of whom shouted "Long live the King". One supporter can be overheard requesting him for a hug.

A female bystander outside the venue was also heard telling the protester to "go away" and to "be quiet".

Controversy Revived by Posthumous Publication

The controversy over the Duke of York's connections to Jeffrey Epstein has been brought back into focus by sexual abuse allegations repeated in Virginia Giuffre's posthumously-published memoir.

In the publication, Ms Giuffre alleges she had sex with the prince on multiple times, including once with Epstein and "eight other young girls"

Andrew, who reached a financial settlement with the plaintiff in 2022, has repeatedly denied any misconduct. In 2019, he told BBC Newsnight he did not recall meeting Ms Giuffre "at all", and that they "did not have any sort of intimate relations."

New Inquiries About Finances and Housing

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

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

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

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

Buckingham Palace has not commented 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