🔗 Share this article

During a visit to a cathedral in Staffordshire on the start of the week, the King was heckled by a individual who questioned him about Prince Andrew's relationship with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.

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

Amid the heckling, there were large groups of fans and cheers for the King, who was visiting the region for an event.

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

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

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

Another woman outside the venue was also heard telling the heckler to "go away" and to "shut up".

Controversy Reignited by Memoir

The controversy over Prince Andrew's links to Jeffrey Epstein has been reignited by sexual abuse allegations repeated in Virginia Giuffre's posthumously-published memoir.

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

Prince Andrew, who reached a out-of-court agreement with Ms Giuffre in recent years, has consistently denied any wrongdoing. In a previous interview, he told BBC Newsnight he did not recall meeting Ms Giuffre "at all", and that they "did not have any sort of sexual contact."

Fresh Questions Over Finances and Housing

But in recent times, new inquiries have been asked 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 nominal fee on his Windsor mansion has heightened the scrutiny over his living arrangements - even though he made large payments up front, including for renovations.

The political party said he should be called in before MPs to give testimony about his lease of his lodge.

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

The royal household has not commented on whether Prince Andrew might move out of his current residence - or where he might go.

Related Topics

• Prince Andrew
• UK Royal Family
• King Charles III