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During a engagement to Lichfield Cathedral on Monday, the King was heckled by a man who questioned him about Prince Andrew's links with convicted sex offender Epstein.

The protester asked how long the King had been aware about his brother's association with Jeffrey Epstein, and also raised doubts about whether he had asked the police to "conceal" for Prince Andrew.

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

The Duke of York's links with Epstein have been under close examination in recent weeks. The royal, who relinquished his royal duties earlier this month, has strongly denied any wrongdoing.

"How long have you been aware about Prince Andrew and Epstein? Did you request the authorities to cover up for him?"

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

A female bystander outside the venue was also heard telling the protester to "go away" and to "shut up".

Controversy Reignited by Memoir

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

In the memoir, the accuser claims she had sexual encounters with the royal on multiple times, including once with Jeffrey Epstein and "eight other young girls"

Andrew, who agreed to a financial settlement with the plaintiff in 2022, has consistently denied any misconduct. In 2019, he told BBC Newsnight he did not remember meeting Ms Giuffre "ever", and that they "never had any sort of sexual contact."

New Inquiries Over Finances and Housing

But recently, fresh questions have been asked about how he is able to fund his way of life despite not being a working royal.

The disclosure that he has only ever paid a nominal fee on his Royal Lodge has heightened the examination over his housing situation - even though he made large payments up front, including for renovations.

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

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

The royal household has not issued a statement 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