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During a public appearance to Lichfield Cathedral on Monday, King Charles was heckled by a man who questioned him about Prince Andrew's links with convicted sex offender Epstein.

The protester asked how long the King had been known about his brother's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, and also questioned whether he had asked the police to "conceal" for Prince Andrew.

Amid the protest, there were crowds of well-wishers and applause for the monarch, who was visiting the region for an event.

Prince Andrew's links with Epstein have been under renewed focus in recent weeks. The royal, who gave up his royal duties earlier this month, has categorically denied any wrongdoing.

"For how long have you been aware about Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein? Have you asked the police to cover up for Andrew?"

The monarch remained silent but continued greeting fans, some of whom shouted "God Save The King". One supporter can be overheard asking him for a embrace.

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

Controversy Reignited by Memoir

The controversy over the Duke of York's connections to Epstein has been reignited by sexual abuse allegations detailed in Ms. Giuffre's recently released memoir.

In the publication, the accuser claims she had sex with the royal on three separate occasions, including one instance with Jeffrey Epstein and "eight other young girls"

Andrew, who agreed to a out-of-court agreement with the plaintiff in 2022, has repeatedly denied any misconduct. In a previous interview, he told a news program he did not remember meeting Ms Giuffre "ever", and that they "never had any sort of sexual contact."

New Inquiries Over Finances and Living Arrangements

But recently, new inquiries have been asked 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 Windsor mansion has heightened the examination over his housing situation - even though he made significant contributions up front, including for improvements.

The political party said he should be called in front of MPs to give testimony about his lease of his residence.

But last Thursday, the government refused to give parliamentarians time to discuss the royal's titles or his home, despite growing pressure for scrutiny.

Buckingham Palace has not commented on whether the Duke of York might relocate of his current residence - or where he might go.

Associated Issues

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