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In the course of a engagement to Lichfield Cathedral on the start of the week, the King was heckled by a individual who asked him about his brother's relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

The protester demanded to know how long the monarch had been aware about his brother's association with Epstein, and also raised doubts about whether he had asked the authorities to "conceal" for Prince Andrew.

Amid the protest, there were large groups of supporters and cheers for the monarch, who was in the region for an engagement.

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

"For how long have you been aware about Andrew and Epstein? Did you request the authorities to conceal for him?"

The King ignored the questions but carried on meeting supporters, some of whom chanted "God Save The King". One fan can be overheard asking him for a embrace.

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

Controversy Reignited by Posthumous Publication

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

In the memoir, Ms Giuffre claims she had sexual encounters with the royal on three separate occasions, including once with Epstein and "eight other young girls"

Prince Andrew, who reached a financial settlement with Ms Giuffre in recent years, has repeatedly denied any misconduct. In 2019, he told a news program he did not recall meeting Ms Giuffre "at all", and that they "did not have any sort of sexual contact."

Fresh Questions About Lifestyle and Living Arrangements

But recently, new inquiries have been asked about how he is able to finance his lifestyle despite not being a working royal.

The revelation that he has only ever paid a token annual rent on his Royal Lodge has heightened the scrutiny 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 MPs to give evidence about his lease of his lodge.

But last week, the government declined to give MPs time to debate the prince's titles or his residence, despite increasing calls for scrutiny.

Buckingham Palace has not issued a statement 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