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In the course of a engagement to Lichfield Cathedral on Monday, King Charles was heckled by a individual who questioned him about his brother's connections with disgraced financier Epstein.

The protester inquired how long the King had been aware about his brother's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, and also questioned whether he had asked the police to "hide" for Andrew.

Amid the protest, there were throngs of fans and applause for the King, who was in the region for an engagement.

The Duke of York's associations with Epstein have been under renewed focus in the past few weeks. The royal, who relinquished his titles earlier this month, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing.

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

The King did not respond but carried on meeting fans, some of whom shouted "Long live the King". One supporter can be overheard asking him for a embrace.

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

Scandal Revived by Memoir

The scandal over the Duke of York's connections to Epstein has been revived by misconduct allegations detailed in Virginia Giuffre's recently released memoir.

In the publication, Ms Giuffre alleges she had sex with the royal on three separate occasions, including once with Epstein and "several other minors"

Andrew, who agreed to a financial settlement with the plaintiff in recent years, has repeatedly denied any misconduct. In a previous interview, he told a news program he did not remember meeting her "at all", and that they "did not have any sort of intimate relations."

New Inquiries About Lifestyle and Living Arrangements

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

The disclosure that he has only ever paid a token annual rent on his Windsor mansion has intensified the scrutiny over his housing situation - even though he made significant contributions initially, including for renovations.

The political party said he should be called in before members of parliament to give evidence about his rental agreement of his lodge.

But last week, the authorities refused to give parliamentarians time to debate the royal's status or his home, despite growing pressure for scrutiny.

The royal household has not commented on whether the Duke of York might relocate of his current residence - or where he might go.

Associated Issues

• The Duke of York
• British Monarchy
• King Charles III