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During a engagement to Lichfield Cathedral on Monday, the King was confronted by a man who asked him about his brother's connections with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.

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

Despite the protest, there were crowds of fans and cheers for the monarch, who was in Staffordshire for an event.

Prince Andrew's links with Epstein have been under intense scrutiny in recent weeks. The prince, who relinquished his royal duties earlier this month, has repeatedly denied any misconduct.

"For how long have you been aware about Prince Andrew and Epstein? Have you asked the police to conceal for Andrew?"

The King did not respond but continued meeting supporters, some of whom shouted "Long live the King". One supporter can be heard asking him for a embrace.

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

Scandal Revived by Memoir

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

In the memoir, Ms Giuffre claims she had sex with the prince on multiple times, 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 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 intimate relations."

Fresh Questions About Finances and Housing

But in recent times, new inquiries have been asked about how he is able to fund his lifestyle despite not being a working royal.

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 called in front of MPs to give evidence about his rental agreement of his lodge.

But last week, the government declined to give parliamentarians time to discuss the royal's titles or his home, despite increasing calls for scrutiny.

The royal household has not commented on whether the Duke of York might relocate of his current residence - or where he might reside.

Associated Issues

• Prince Andrew
• British Monarchy
• King Charles III