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During a visit to a cathedral in Staffordshire on Monday, King Charles was heckled by a man who questioned him about Prince Andrew's relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

The man asked how long the King had been aware about his sibling's association with Epstein, and also raised doubts about whether he had asked the police to "hide" for Andrew.

Amid the heckling, there were large groups of supporters and cheers for the King, who was visiting Staffordshire for an event.

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

"For how long have you been aware about Andrew and Epstein? Did you request the police to conceal for Andrew?"

The King ignored the questions but carried on meeting supporters, some of whom shouted "Long live the King". One supporter can be overheard requesting him for a embrace.

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

Scandal Reignited by Posthumous Publication

The scandal over Prince Andrew's links to Jeffrey Epstein has been reignited by misconduct allegations repeated in Virginia Giuffre's recently released memoir.

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

Prince Andrew, who agreed to a out-of-court agreement with Ms Giuffre in recent years, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing. In 2019, he told BBC Newsnight he did not recall meeting Ms Giuffre "ever", and that they "did not have any sort of sexual contact."

New Inquiries About Lifestyle and Housing

But recently, fresh questions have been raised about how he is able to finance his way of life despite not being a active member of the royal family.

The revelation that he has only ever paid a nominal fee on his Windsor mansion has intensified 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 MPs to give testimony about his rental agreement of his lodge.

But last week, the government refused to give MPs time to debate the prince's titles or his residence, despite growing pressure for scrutiny.

Buckingham Palace has not commented on whether Prince Andrew might relocate of his current residence - or where he might reside.

Associated Issues

• Prince Andrew
• British Monarchy
• The Monarch