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In the course of a engagement to Lichfield Cathedral on the start of the week, King Charles was heckled by a individual who questioned him about Prince Andrew's connections with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

The protester demanded to know how long the monarch had been aware about his sibling'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 crowds of supporters and cheers for the monarch, who was visiting Staffordshire for an event.

The Duke of York's associations with Jeffrey Epstein have been under renewed focus in recent weeks. The royal, who gave up his titles earlier this month, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing.

"For how long have you known about Prince Andrew and Epstein? Did you request the police to cover up for Andrew?"

The monarch did not respond but carried on greeting fans, some of whom chanted "Long live the King". One supporter can be overheard requesting him for a hug.

A female bystander outside the venue was also observed telling the protester to "go away" and to "be quiet".

Scandal Reignited by Posthumous Publication

The controversy over Prince Andrew's links to Jeffrey Epstein has been reignited by sexual abuse allegations detailed in Virginia Giuffre's recently released memoir.

In the memoir, Ms Giuffre says she had sexual encounters with the prince on multiple times, including one instance with Epstein and "several other minors"

Prince Andrew, who reached a financial settlement with Ms Giuffre in recent years, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing. In a previous interview, he told a news program he did not remember meeting her "ever", and that they "did not have any sort of intimate relations."

New Inquiries Over Lifestyle and Housing

But recently, fresh questions 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 token annual rent on his Windsor mansion has heightened the scrutiny over his living arrangements - even though he made significant contributions initially, including for improvements.

The Liberal Democrats said he should be summoned before MPs to give evidence about his lease of his residence.

But last Thursday, the authorities declined to give MPs time to debate the prince's status or his home, despite growing pressure for scrutiny.

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

Associated Issues

• Prince Andrew
• UK Royal Family
• The Monarch