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In the course of a visit to a cathedral in Staffordshire on the start of the week, the King was heckled by a protester who asked him about his brother's relationship with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.

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

Amid the heckling, there were throngs of well-wishers and cheers for the monarch, who was in Staffordshire for an event.

Prince Andrew's links with Jeffrey Epstein have been under close examination in recent weeks. The royal, who gave up his titles earlier this month, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing.

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

The King ignored the questions but continued greeting 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 heckler to "leave" and to "be quiet".

Controversy Reignited by Memoir

The controversy over Prince Andrew's connections to Epstein has been revived by sexual abuse allegations repeated in Ms. Giuffre's recently released book.

In the publication, the accuser says she had sex with the royal on three separate occasions, including one instance with Epstein and "several other minors"

Prince Andrew, who reached a financial settlement with the plaintiff in recent years, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing. In 2019, he told a news program he did not recall meeting Ms Giuffre "ever", and that they "never had any sort of sexual contact."

New Inquiries Over Lifestyle and Living Arrangements

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

The revelation that he has only ever paid a nominal fee on his Windsor mansion has intensified the scrutiny over his housing situation - even though he made large payments initially, including for renovations.

The Liberal Democrats said he should be called in front of MPs to give testimony about his rental agreement of his lodge.

But last Thursday, the government declined to give MPs time to debate the prince's titles or his residence, despite growing pressure for scrutiny.

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

Associated Issues

• The Duke of York
• British Monarchy
• The Monarch