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During a visit to a cathedral in Staffordshire on the start of the week, the King was heckled by a protester who questioned him about Prince Andrew's relationship with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.

The man asked how long the King had been known about his brother's association with Jeffrey Epstein, and also questioned whether he had instructed the authorities to "cover up" for Andrew.

Amid the heckling, there were throngs of supporters and applause for the monarch, who was visiting the region for an ceremony.

Prince Andrew's associations with Jeffrey Epstein have been under intense scrutiny in recent 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 Epstein? Have you asked the police to conceal for Andrew?"

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

A female bystander outside the cathedral was also heard telling the protester to "leave" and to "shut up".

Controversy Reignited by Posthumous Publication

The scandal over the Duke of York's connections to Epstein has been brought back into focus by sexual abuse allegations repeated in Ms. Giuffre's recently released memoir.

In the publication, the accuser claims she had sexual encounters with the prince on multiple times, including one instance with Epstein and "eight other young girls"

Prince Andrew, who reached a out-of-court agreement with Ms Giuffre in recent years, has consistently denied any misconduct. In 2019, he told a news program he did not remember 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 asked about how he is able to fund his way of life despite not being a active member of the royal family.

The revelation that he has only ever paid a nominal fee on his Windsor mansion has intensified the scrutiny over his living arrangements - 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 refused to give parliamentarians time to debate the prince's status or his residence, despite growing pressure for investigation.

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

Associated Issues

• The Duke of York
• British Monarchy
• King Charles III