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

The man demanded to know how long the monarch had been known about his brother's association with Jeffrey Epstein, and also raised doubts about whether he had instructed the police to "hide" for Andrew.

Despite the heckling, there were large groups of fans and cheers for the King, who was visiting Staffordshire for an engagement.

The Duke of York's links with Jeffrey Epstein have been under renewed focus in the past few weeks. The royal, who relinquished his royal duties earlier this month, has categorically denied any misconduct.

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

The King did not respond but carried on greeting fans, some of whom chanted "God Save The King". One supporter can be overheard requesting him for a embrace.

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

Scandal Revived by Posthumous Publication

The controversy over Prince Andrew's links to Jeffrey Epstein has been revived by sexual abuse claims detailed in Ms. Giuffre's posthumously-published book.

In the memoir, the accuser alleges she had sexual encounters with the prince on multiple times, including one instance with Epstein and "several other minors"

Prince Andrew, who reached a out-of-court agreement with the plaintiff in 2022, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing. In a previous interview, he told BBC Newsnight he did not recall meeting her "at all", and that they "never had any sort of sexual contact."

New Inquiries About Lifestyle 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 token annual rent on his Windsor mansion has intensified the examination over his living arrangements - even though he made significant contributions up front, including for renovations.

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

But last Thursday, the authorities declined to give parliamentarians time to debate the prince's titles or his residence, despite increasing calls for investigation.

Buckingham Palace has not commented on whether Prince Andrew might move out of his current residence - or where he might reside.

Associated Issues

• Prince Andrew
• UK Royal Family
• The Monarch