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During a public appearance to a cathedral in Staffordshire on the start of the week, King Charles was heckled by a protester who questioned him about his brother's links with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.

The protester inquired how long the King had been known about his sibling's association with Jeffrey Epstein, and also raised doubts about whether he had asked the police to "cover up" for Andrew.

Despite the heckling, there were crowds of well-wishers and applause for the King, who was in the region for an ceremony.

The Duke of York's associations with Jeffrey Epstein have been under intense scrutiny in the past few weeks. The royal, who relinquished his titles earlier this month, has strongly denied any misconduct.

"How long have you been aware about Prince Andrew and Epstein? Have you asked the authorities to conceal for him?"

The King ignored the questions but carried on greeting fans, some of whom shouted "God Save The King". One supporter can be heard requesting him for a hug.

A female bystander outside the cathedral was also heard telling the heckler to "leave" and to "shut up".

Scandal Revived by Memoir

The scandal over Prince Andrew's connections to Jeffrey Epstein has been reignited by misconduct allegations detailed in Ms. Giuffre's posthumously-published book.

In the memoir, Ms Giuffre alleges she had sexual encounters with the royal on multiple times, including one instance with Jeffrey Epstein and "eight other young girls"

Prince Andrew, who agreed to a out-of-court agreement with Ms Giuffre in recent years, has consistently denied any wrongdoing. In 2019, he told a news program he did not recall meeting her "at all", and that they "did not have any sort of intimate relations."

Fresh Questions Over Lifestyle and Housing

But in recent times, new inquiries have been asked about how he is able to fund his lifestyle despite not being a active member of the royal family.

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

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

But last Thursday, the authorities declined to give parliamentarians time to discuss the royal's titles or his home, despite increasing calls for scrutiny.

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

Associated Issues

• Prince Andrew
• UK Royal Family
• King Charles III