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In the course of a public appearance to Lichfield Cathedral on Monday, the King was shouted at by a man who asked him about his brother's relationship with convicted sex offender Epstein.

The individual inquired how long the King had been aware about his sibling's association with Epstein, and also questioned whether he had instructed the police to "hide" for Prince Andrew.

Despite the protest, there were throngs of well-wishers and cheers for the King, who was visiting Staffordshire for an ceremony.

The Duke of York's associations with Epstein have been under close examination in the past few weeks. The prince, who gave up his royal duties earlier this month, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing.

"For how long have you known about Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein? Did you request the police to cover up for Andrew?"

The monarch did not respond but carried on meeting fans, some of whom shouted "God Save The King". One fan can be heard asking him for a embrace.

Another woman outside the cathedral was also heard telling the heckler to "leave" and to "shut up".

Scandal Revived by Posthumous Publication

The controversy over Prince Andrew's links to Jeffrey Epstein has been brought back into focus by sexual abuse allegations detailed in Virginia Giuffre's recently released book.

In the memoir, the accuser alleges she had sex with the prince on multiple times, including once with Epstein and "several other minors"

Prince Andrew, who agreed to a financial settlement with the plaintiff in recent years, has consistently denied any misconduct. In 2019, 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."

New Inquiries Over Finances and Housing

But in recent times, fresh questions have been asked about how he is able to finance his way of life despite not being a active member of the royal family.

The revelation that he has only ever paid a token annual rent on his Royal Lodge has heightened the examination over his living arrangements - even though he made significant contributions initially, including for improvements.

The political party said he should be called in before MPs to give evidence about his rental agreement of his lodge.

But last Thursday, the authorities refused to give parliamentarians time to discuss the prince's status or his home, despite increasing calls for scrutiny.

The royal household has not issued a statement on whether Prince Andrew might relocate of his home - or where he might reside.

Associated Issues

• Prince Andrew
• UK Royal Family
• The Monarch