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During a engagement to Lichfield Cathedral on the start of the week, the King was heckled by a protester who asked him about his brother's links with disgraced financier Epstein.

The man demanded to know how long the monarch had been known about his sibling's association with Jeffrey Epstein, and also questioned whether he had instructed the authorities to "cover up" for Prince Andrew.

Amid the protest, there were throngs of well-wishers and cheers for the monarch, who was visiting the region for an engagement.

Prince Andrew's connections with Jeffrey Epstein have been under renewed focus in the past few weeks. The prince, who gave up his royal duties earlier this month, has repeatedly denied any misconduct.

"For how long have you been aware about Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein? Did you request the authorities to cover up for Andrew?"

The monarch remained silent but carried on meeting supporters, some of whom shouted "Long live the King". One fan can be overheard requesting him for a hug.

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

Controversy Reignited by Posthumous Publication

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

In the memoir, the accuser says she had sex with the prince on three separate occasions, including once with Epstein and "eight other young girls"

Prince Andrew, who reached 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 remember meeting Ms Giuffre "at all", and that they "did not have any sort of intimate relations."

Fresh Questions About Lifestyle and Housing

But recently, fresh questions have been raised about how he is able to finance his lifestyle despite not being a active member of the royal family.

The revelation 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 large payments up front, including for renovations.

The political party said he should be called in before members of parliament to give testimony about his lease of his residence.

But last Thursday, the authorities refused to give MPs time to discuss the prince'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 go.

Associated Issues

• Prince Andrew
• British Monarchy
• King Charles III