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In the course of a engagement to Lichfield Cathedral on Monday, the King was shouted at by a protester who asked him about Prince Andrew's links with disgraced financier Epstein.

The man asked how long the King had been known about his sibling's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, and also questioned whether he had instructed the police to "hide" for Prince Andrew.

Despite the heckling, there were crowds of well-wishers and cheers for the King, who was visiting Staffordshire for an ceremony.

Prince Andrew's associations with Jeffrey Epstein have been under close examination in the past few weeks. The prince, who relinquished his titles earlier this month, has categorically denied any wrongdoing.

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

The monarch ignored the questions but continued meeting fans, some of whom chanted "Long live the King". One supporter can be overheard requesting him for a embrace.

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

Controversy Revived by Memoir

The scandal over the Duke of York's links to Jeffrey Epstein has been revived by misconduct claims repeated in Ms. Giuffre's posthumously-published book.

In the publication, the accuser claims she had sex with the prince on multiple times, including once with Jeffrey Epstein and "several other minors"

Prince Andrew, who agreed to a financial settlement with the plaintiff in 2022, has consistently denied any misconduct. In a previous interview, he told a news program he did not recall meeting Ms Giuffre "at all", and that they "did not have any sort of sexual contact."

New Inquiries About Lifestyle and Housing

But recently, fresh questions 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 examination over his housing situation - even though he made significant contributions up front, including for improvements.

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

But last Thursday, the authorities declined to give parliamentarians time to debate the prince's status or his residence, despite growing pressure for scrutiny.

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

Associated Issues

• The Duke of York
• UK Royal Family
• King Charles III