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During a engagement to Lichfield Cathedral on the start of the week, King Charles was shouted at by a protester who asked him about his brother's relationship with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.

The man inquired how long the King had been known about his brother's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, and also questioned whether he had asked the authorities to "cover up" for Andrew.

Amid the protest, there were large groups of fans and applause for the King, who was in the region for an event.

Prince Andrew's associations with Jeffrey Epstein have been under renewed focus in recent weeks. The prince, who relinquished his royal duties earlier this month, has repeatedly denied any misconduct.

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

The King ignored the questions but continued greeting fans, some of whom shouted "Long live the King". One fan can be overheard asking him for a embrace.

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

Controversy Reignited by Memoir

The scandal over Prince Andrew's connections to Jeffrey Epstein has been revived by misconduct claims repeated in Ms. Giuffre's posthumously-published book.

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

Prince Andrew, who reached a out-of-court agreement with Ms Giuffre in 2022, has consistently denied any misconduct. In 2019, he told BBC Newsnight he did not recall meeting her "at all", and that they "never had any sort of sexual contact."

Fresh Questions Over Lifestyle and Living Arrangements

But in recent times, fresh questions have been raised about how he is able to fund 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 scrutiny over his living arrangements - even though he made large payments up front, 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 discuss the prince's titles or his residence, despite increasing calls for scrutiny.

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

Associated Issues

• Prince Andrew
• British Monarchy
• King Charles III