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In the course of a public appearance to Lichfield Cathedral on the start of the week, King Charles was shouted at by a individual who asked him about his brother's connections with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.

The man inquired how long the monarch had been known about his brother's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, and also raised doubts about whether he had instructed the police to "cover up" for Andrew.

Despite the protest, there were crowds of supporters and cheers for the monarch, who was in the region for an ceremony.

Prince Andrew's connections with Epstein have been under intense scrutiny in the past few weeks. The royal, who gave up his royal duties earlier this month, has strongly denied any wrongdoing.

"For how long have you been aware about Prince Andrew and Epstein? Did you request the authorities to cover up for him?"

The monarch remained silent but continued meeting fans, some of whom chanted "God Save The King". One supporter can be overheard asking him for a embrace.

A female bystander outside the cathedral was also observed telling the heckler to "leave" and to "be quiet".

Scandal Revived by Memoir

The scandal over the Duke of York's connections to Jeffrey Epstein has been revived by misconduct claims repeated in Ms. Giuffre's recently released book.

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

Prince Andrew, who agreed to a financial settlement with Ms Giuffre in recent years, has consistently denied any wrongdoing. In a previous interview, he told a news program he did not remember meeting her "ever", and that they "did not have any sort of intimate relations."

Fresh Questions Over Finances and Living Arrangements

But recently, new inquiries 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 disclosure that he has only ever paid a nominal fee on his Windsor mansion has heightened the scrutiny over his housing situation - even though he made significant contributions initially, including for improvements.

The political party said he should be summoned front of members of parliament to give testimony about his lease of his lodge.

But last week, the government refused to give parliamentarians time to discuss the royal's titles or his residence, despite increasing calls for investigation.

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

Associated Issues

• Prince Andrew
• British Monarchy
• King Charles III