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During a visit to Lichfield Cathedral on the start of the week, the King was shouted at by a protester who questioned him about his brother's links with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.

The protester demanded to know how long the King had been known about his sibling's association with Epstein, and also questioned whether he had asked the police to "cover up" for Prince Andrew.

Despite the heckling, there were large groups of supporters and cheers for the King, who was in Staffordshire for an engagement.

The Duke of York's associations with Jeffrey Epstein have been under renewed focus in recent weeks. The prince, who relinquished his titles earlier this month, has categorically denied any wrongdoing.

"For how long have you known about Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein? Have you asked the police to conceal for Andrew?"

The King remained silent but carried on greeting supporters, some of whom shouted "God Save The King". One fan can be overheard asking him for a embrace.

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

Controversy Reignited by Posthumous Publication

The scandal over the Duke of York's connections to Jeffrey Epstein has been brought back into focus by misconduct claims detailed in Virginia Giuffre's posthumously-published memoir.

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

Prince Andrew, who reached a out-of-court agreement with Ms Giuffre in 2022, has consistently denied any misconduct. In a previous interview, he told a news program he did not recall meeting Ms Giuffre "ever", and that they "did not have any sort of intimate relations."

New Inquiries Over Finances and Housing

But recently, new inquiries 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 token annual rent on his Windsor mansion has heightened the examination over his living arrangements - even though he made large payments initially, including for renovations.

The political party said he should be summoned before members of parliament to give testimony about his lease of his lodge.

But last Thursday, the government declined to give parliamentarians time to debate the prince's status or his home, despite increasing calls for scrutiny.

Buckingham Palace has not issued a statement on whether Prince Andrew might relocate of his current residence - or where he might reside.

Associated Issues

• The Duke of York
• British Monarchy
• King Charles III