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

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

Amid the protest, there were large groups of well-wishers and applause for the King, who was visiting Staffordshire for an engagement.

The Duke of York's links with Epstein have been under close examination in the past few weeks. The prince, who gave up his royal duties earlier this month, has strongly denied any wrongdoing.

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

The King ignored the questions but continued meeting supporters, some of whom chanted "Long live the King". One supporter can be heard requesting him for a hug.

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

Scandal Revived by Memoir

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

In the memoir, Ms Giuffre claims she had sexual encounters with the prince on three separate occasions, including one instance with Jeffrey Epstein and "several other minors"

Prince Andrew, who reached a financial settlement with Ms Giuffre in recent years, has repeatedly denied any misconduct. In 2019, he told BBC Newsnight he did not remember meeting Ms Giuffre "at all", and that they "never had any sort of sexual contact."

Fresh Questions Over Finances and Living Arrangements

But in recent times, fresh questions have been asked about how he is able to fund his lifestyle despite not being a active member of the royal family.

The revelation that he has only ever paid a nominal fee on his Royal Lodge has heightened the examination over his living arrangements - even though he made large payments up front, including for improvements.

The political party said he should be summoned front of members of parliament to give evidence about his lease of his lodge.

But last Thursday, the government refused to give MPs time to debate the prince's status or his residence, despite growing pressure for investigation.

The royal household has not commented on whether the Duke of York might move out of his home - or where he might reside.

Associated Issues

• The Duke of York
• UK Royal Family
• King Charles III