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During a public appearance to a cathedral in Staffordshire on the start of the week, the King was confronted by a man who asked him about his brother's links with disgraced financier Epstein.

The individual inquired how long the King had been known about his brother's relationship with Epstein, and also questioned whether he had asked the police to "cover up" for Andrew.

Despite the protest, there were large groups of fans and applause for the King, who was in the region for an ceremony.

The Duke of York's associations with Epstein have been under intense scrutiny in recent weeks. The royal, who gave up his royal duties 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 him?"

The King ignored the questions but carried on meeting fans, some of whom shouted "God Save The King". One supporter can be heard requesting him for a hug.

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

Controversy Reignited by Posthumous Publication

The scandal over the Duke of York's links to Epstein has been reignited by sexual abuse claims repeated in Virginia Giuffre's recently released memoir.

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

Andrew, who agreed to a out-of-court agreement with the plaintiff in 2022, has repeatedly denied any misconduct. In a previous interview, he told a news program he did not remember meeting Ms Giuffre "ever", and that they "never had any sort of sexual contact."

New Inquiries Over Lifestyle and Housing

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

The disclosure that he has only ever paid a token annual rent on his Windsor mansion has intensified the scrutiny over his living arrangements - even though he made large payments initially, including for renovations.

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

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

The royal household has not commented on whether the Duke of York might move out of his home - or where he might reside.

Associated Issues

• Prince Andrew
• British Monarchy
• The Monarch