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During a visit to Lichfield Cathedral on the start of the week, the King was heckled by a individual who questioned him about his brother's links with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

The protester inquired how long the monarch had been known about his brother's association with Jeffrey Epstein, and also questioned whether he had instructed the authorities to "conceal" for Prince Andrew.

Amid the heckling, there were crowds of supporters and cheers for the King, who was visiting the region for an event.

Prince Andrew's connections with Jeffrey Epstein have been under close examination in the past few weeks. The royal, who relinquished his royal duties earlier this month, has categorically denied any wrongdoing.

"For how long have you known about Prince Andrew and Epstein? Did you request the authorities to conceal for Andrew?"

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

A female bystander outside the venue was also observed telling the heckler to "leave" and to "be quiet".

Controversy Reignited by Memoir

The controversy over the Duke of York's links to Jeffrey Epstein has been revived by misconduct allegations repeated in Ms. Giuffre's posthumously-published book.

In the memoir, the accuser alleges she had sexual encounters with the royal on multiple times, including once with Jeffrey Epstein and "several other minors"

Andrew, who reached a out-of-court agreement with Ms Giuffre in 2022, has consistently denied any misconduct. In a previous interview, he told BBC Newsnight he did not remember meeting Ms Giuffre "at all", and that they "never had any sort of intimate relations."

New Inquiries About Finances and Living Arrangements

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

The disclosure 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 large payments initially, including for improvements.

The political party said he should be called in front of members of parliament to give testimony about his rental agreement of his lodge.

But last week, the government refused to give MPs time to debate the royal's status or his residence, despite increasing calls for scrutiny.

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

Associated Issues

• Prince Andrew
• UK Royal Family
• King Charles III