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During a engagement to Lichfield Cathedral on the start of the week, King Charles was shouted at by a man who questioned him about Prince Andrew's connections with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.

The man asked how long the King had been aware about his sibling's association with Jeffrey Epstein, and also questioned whether he had instructed the authorities to "conceal" for Andrew.

Despite the heckling, there were large groups of fans and applause for the monarch, who was in the region for an ceremony.

The Duke of York's links with Jeffrey Epstein have been under intense scrutiny in the past few weeks. The prince, who relinquished his royal duties earlier this month, has categorically denied any misconduct.

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

The King remained silent but continued meeting fans, some of whom chanted "Long live the King". One fan can be heard asking him for a hug.

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

Controversy Revived by Posthumous Publication

The controversy over the Duke of York's links to Jeffrey Epstein has been brought back into focus by misconduct claims detailed in Ms. Giuffre's posthumously-published memoir.

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

Andrew, who agreed to a financial settlement with Ms Giuffre in recent years, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing. In 2019, he told a news program he did not recall meeting her "ever", and that they "never had any sort of sexual contact."

New Inquiries About Finances and Housing

But recently, fresh questions have been asked about how he is able to fund 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 intensified the examination over his housing situation - even though he made large payments initially, including for improvements.

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

But last Thursday, the authorities refused to give parliamentarians time to discuss the royal's titles or his residence, despite increasing calls for investigation.

Buckingham Palace has not issued a statement on whether the Duke of York might move out of his current residence - or where he might go.

Associated Issues

• The Duke of York
• UK Royal Family
• The Monarch