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During a engagement to Lichfield Cathedral on Monday, King Charles was shouted at by a protester who questioned him about Prince Andrew's links with convicted sex offender Epstein.

The protester asked how long the King had been aware about his brother's relationship with Epstein, and also raised doubts about whether he had instructed the police to "cover up" for Andrew.

Amid the protest, there were throngs of well-wishers and cheers for the King, who was in the region for an engagement.

The Duke of York's associations with Jeffrey 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 been aware about Andrew and Epstein? Have you asked the police to conceal for Andrew?"

The monarch did not respond but carried on meeting fans, some of whom shouted "God Save The King". One supporter can be heard asking him for a embrace.

A female bystander outside the venue was also observed telling the heckler to "leave" and to "shut up".

Scandal Revived by Memoir

The scandal over Prince Andrew's links to Epstein has been brought back into focus by misconduct claims repeated in Virginia Giuffre's posthumously-published book.

In the memoir, Ms Giuffre claims she had sex with the royal on multiple times, including once with Jeffrey Epstein and "several other minors"

Andrew, who agreed to a out-of-court agreement with the plaintiff in 2022, has repeatedly denied any misconduct. In 2019, he told BBC Newsnight he did not remember meeting her "at all", and that they "did not have any sort of sexual contact."

New Inquiries About Lifestyle and Living Arrangements

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 disclosure that he has only ever paid a token annual rent on his Royal Lodge has intensified the examination over his living arrangements - even though he made significant contributions up front, including for improvements.

The Liberal Democrats said he should be called in front of MPs to give testimony about his rental agreement of his residence.

But last Thursday, the government refused to give parliamentarians time to debate the prince's titles or his home, despite increasing calls for scrutiny.

The royal household has not issued a statement on whether the Duke of York might relocate of his current residence - or where he might reside.

Associated Issues

• Prince Andrew
• British Monarchy
• King Charles III