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During a visit to Lichfield Cathedral on the start of the week, King Charles was shouted at by a individual who questioned him about his brother's relationship with disgraced financier Epstein.

The individual asked how long the monarch had been aware about his brother's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, and also questioned whether he had instructed the police to "cover up" for Andrew.

Despite the heckling, there were throngs of supporters and applause for the King, who was in Staffordshire for an ceremony.

The Duke of York's connections with Jeffrey Epstein have been under close examination in the past few weeks. The prince, who relinquished his titles earlier this month, has strongly denied any wrongdoing.

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

The monarch did not respond but continued greeting supporters, some of whom chanted "God Save The King". One supporter can be heard requesting him for a embrace.

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

Controversy Revived by Posthumous Publication

The controversy over the Duke of York's connections to Epstein has been brought back into focus by sexual abuse claims detailed in Ms. Giuffre's recently released memoir.

In the publication, the accuser says she had sexual encounters with the prince on multiple times, including once with Jeffrey Epstein and "eight other young girls"

Prince Andrew, who reached a out-of-court agreement with the plaintiff in recent years, has repeatedly denied any misconduct. In 2019, he told a news program he did not recall meeting her "ever", and that they "never had any sort of intimate relations."

New Inquiries About Finances and Living Arrangements

But recently, fresh questions have been asked about how he is able to finance his way of life despite not being a active member of the royal family.

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

The Liberal Democrats said he should be summoned front of members of parliament to give evidence about his lease of his residence.

But last week, the government declined to give parliamentarians time to discuss the prince's status or his residence, despite growing pressure for scrutiny.

The royal household 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
• King Charles III