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During a visit to a cathedral in Staffordshire on the start of the week, King Charles was heckled by a man who questioned him about his brother's relationship with convicted sex offender Epstein.

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

Despite the heckling, there were throngs of well-wishers and applause for the King, who was in Staffordshire for an event.

Prince Andrew's associations with Epstein have been under intense scrutiny in the past few weeks. The prince, who relinquished his titles earlier this month, has strongly denied any misconduct.

"How long have you been aware about Andrew and Epstein? Did you request the authorities to conceal for him?"

The monarch did not respond but continued greeting supporters, some of whom chanted "God Save The King". One fan can be heard asking him for a hug.

Another woman outside the cathedral was also heard telling the heckler to "go away" and to "be quiet".

Scandal Reignited by Memoir

The scandal over Prince Andrew's connections to Epstein has been revived by misconduct allegations detailed in Virginia Giuffre's recently released memoir.

In the memoir, Ms Giuffre claims she had sexual encounters with the prince on three separate occasions, including one instance with Jeffrey Epstein and "eight other young girls"

Andrew, who agreed to a financial settlement with the plaintiff in 2022, has consistently denied any wrongdoing. In a previous interview, he told a news program he did not recall meeting her "at all", and that they "did not have any sort of sexual contact."

New Inquiries About Finances and Housing

But in recent times, new inquiries have been raised 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 intensified the examination over his living arrangements - even though he made significant contributions up front, including for renovations.

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

But last Thursday, the authorities declined to give MPs time to discuss the royal's status or his residence, despite increasing calls for scrutiny.

The royal household has not issued a statement on whether Prince Andrew might relocate of his home - or where he might go.

Associated Issues

• Prince Andrew
• British Monarchy
• King Charles III