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During a engagement to Lichfield Cathedral on Monday, the King was heckled by a man who asked him about his brother's connections with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

The individual asked how long the monarch had been aware about his sibling's association with Epstein, and also raised doubts about whether he had instructed the police to "conceal" for Prince Andrew.

Amid the heckling, there were large groups of well-wishers and applause for the King, who was visiting Staffordshire for an engagement.

The Duke of York's links with Epstein have been under renewed focus in the past few weeks. The prince, who relinquished his royal duties earlier this month, has categorically denied any misconduct.

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

The monarch ignored the questions but carried on greeting supporters, some of whom shouted "God Save The King". One supporter can be overheard asking him for a embrace.

Another woman outside the venue was also heard telling the protester to "go away" and to "shut up".

Scandal Revived by Posthumous Publication

The scandal over Prince Andrew's connections to Epstein has been reignited by sexual abuse claims detailed in Virginia Giuffre's recently released memoir.

In the memoir, Ms Giuffre alleges she had sex with the royal on three separate occasions, including one instance with Epstein and "eight other young girls"

Andrew, who reached a out-of-court agreement with the plaintiff in recent years, has repeatedly denied any misconduct. In 2019, he told a news program he did not remember meeting Ms Giuffre "ever", and that they "did not have any sort of sexual contact."

New Inquiries About Lifestyle and Living Arrangements

But in recent times, fresh questions have been raised about how he is able to fund his way of life despite not being a working royal.

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 significant contributions up front, including for renovations.

The Liberal Democrats said he should be called in front of MPs to give evidence about his lease of his residence.

But last week, the authorities declined to give MPs time to debate the royal's titles or his residence, despite growing pressure for investigation.

Buckingham Palace has not issued a statement on whether the Duke of York might move out of his current residence - or where he might reside.

Associated Issues

• Prince Andrew
• British Monarchy
• King Charles III