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During a engagement to a cathedral in Staffordshire on Monday, King Charles was shouted at by a protester who asked him about his brother's relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

The protester inquired how long the King had been known about his brother's association with Jeffrey Epstein, and also raised doubts about whether he had instructed the authorities to "conceal" for Prince Andrew.

Despite the protest, there were large groups of fans and applause for the monarch, who was visiting Staffordshire for an ceremony.

Prince Andrew's connections with Jeffrey Epstein have been under close examination in the past few weeks. The prince, who gave up his titles earlier this month, has strongly denied any wrongdoing.

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

The King remained silent but carried on meeting supporters, some of whom chanted "Long live the King". One fan can be heard asking him for a hug.

Another woman outside the venue was also observed telling the protester to "go away" and to "be quiet".

Scandal Reignited by Memoir

The scandal over the Duke of York's links to Epstein has been brought back into focus by sexual abuse allegations detailed in Virginia Giuffre's posthumously-published memoir.

In the memoir, Ms Giuffre alleges she had sex with the royal on multiple times, including once with Epstein and "several other minors"

Prince Andrew, who reached a financial settlement with the plaintiff in 2022, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing. In a previous interview, he told a news program he did not recall meeting her "ever", and that they "never had any sort of sexual contact."

New Inquiries Over Finances and Housing

But recently, fresh questions have been raised about how he is able to finance his lifestyle despite not being a working royal.

The disclosure that he has only ever paid a nominal fee on his Royal Lodge has intensified the scrutiny over his housing situation - even though he made significant contributions up front, including for renovations.

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

But last week, the authorities declined to give MPs time to discuss the royal's status or his home, despite increasing calls for investigation.

The royal household has not issued a statement on whether the Duke of York might move out of his home - or where he might go.

Associated Issues

• Prince Andrew
• British Monarchy
• The Monarch