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During a engagement to Lichfield Cathedral on the start of the week, the King was heckled by a man who questioned him about his brother's connections with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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

Amid the protest, there were crowds of well-wishers and applause for the monarch, who was in the region for an ceremony.

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

"How long have you known about Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein? Did you request the authorities to conceal for him?"

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

A female bystander outside the venue was also observed telling the protester to "go away" and to "be quiet".

Scandal Reignited by Posthumous Publication

The controversy over the Duke of York's links to Epstein has been reignited by sexual abuse claims repeated in Ms. Giuffre's recently released book.

In the publication, Ms Giuffre says she had sex with the royal on three separate occasions, including once with Jeffrey Epstein and "eight other young girls"

Prince Andrew, who agreed to a out-of-court agreement with Ms Giuffre in 2022, has consistently denied any misconduct. In 2019, he told BBC Newsnight he did not recall meeting Ms Giuffre "at all", and that they "never had any sort of intimate relations."

Fresh Questions About Finances and Housing

But recently, fresh questions have been asked about how he is able to finance his lifestyle despite not being a working royal.

The disclosure that he has only ever paid a nominal fee on his Royal Lodge has intensified the examination over his housing situation - even though he made significant contributions up front, including for improvements.

The Liberal Democrats said he should be called in front of members of parliament to give evidence about his rental agreement of his lodge.

But last week, the government refused to give MPs time to debate the prince's titles or his home, despite increasing calls for scrutiny.

Buckingham Palace has not issued a statement on whether Prince Andrew might move out of his home - or where he might reside.

Associated Issues

• Prince Andrew
• UK Royal Family
• The Monarch