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During a engagement to Lichfield Cathedral on the start of the week, the King was heckled by a protester who questioned him about Prince Andrew's connections with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

The man asked how long the King had been aware about his sibling's association with Epstein, and also raised doubts about whether he had asked 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.

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

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

The King did not respond but continued meeting fans, some of whom shouted "Long live the King". One supporter can be overheard asking him for a embrace.

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

Scandal Reignited by Posthumous Publication

The controversy over the Duke of York's connections to Jeffrey Epstein has been reignited by misconduct claims detailed in Virginia Giuffre's posthumously-published book.

In the publication, the accuser alleges she had sexual encounters with the royal on three separate occasions, including once with Epstein and "several other minors"

Prince Andrew, who agreed to a out-of-court agreement with Ms Giuffre in 2022, has repeatedly denied any misconduct. 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 About Finances and Living Arrangements

But in recent times, fresh questions have been raised 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 nominal fee on his Royal Lodge has heightened the scrutiny over his living arrangements - even though he made large payments 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 residence.

But last week, the authorities declined to give MPs time to debate the royal's titles or his home, despite increasing calls for investigation.

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

Associated Issues

• Prince Andrew
• UK Royal Family
• The Monarch