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During a visit to a cathedral in Staffordshire on Monday, King Charles was confronted by a man who asked him about Prince Andrew's relationship with convicted sex offender Epstein.

The protester asked how long the King had been known about his sibling's association with Jeffrey Epstein, and also raised doubts about whether he had asked the police to "cover up" for Prince Andrew.

Amid the protest, there were crowds of supporters and cheers for the monarch, who was in Staffordshire for an ceremony.

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

"For how long have you known about Prince Andrew and Epstein? Have you asked the police to conceal for Andrew?"

The monarch did not respond but carried on meeting supporters, some of whom chanted "Long live the King". One fan can be overheard asking him for a hug.

Another woman outside the venue was also observed telling the heckler to "go away" and to "shut up".

Controversy Revived by Posthumous Publication

The controversy over Prince Andrew's links to Jeffrey Epstein has been revived by sexual abuse allegations detailed in Ms. Giuffre's recently released book.

In the memoir, the accuser alleges she had sexual encounters with the royal on three separate occasions, including one instance with Jeffrey Epstein and "several other minors"

Andrew, who agreed to a financial settlement with Ms Giuffre in 2022, has consistently denied any misconduct. In a previous interview, he told a news program he did not recall meeting her "at all", and that they "never had any sort of intimate relations."

New Inquiries Over Lifestyle and Living Arrangements

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

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

The political party said he should be summoned front of members of parliament to give testimony about his rental agreement of his lodge.

But last Thursday, the government declined to give parliamentarians time to debate the royal's status or his home, despite increasing calls for scrutiny.

Buckingham Palace has not commented on whether the Duke of York might relocate of his home - or where he might reside.

Associated Issues

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