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

The man inquired how long the King had been known about his brother's association with Epstein, and also questioned whether he had instructed the authorities to "conceal" for Prince Andrew.

Despite the heckling, there were crowds of supporters and applause for the King, who was visiting Staffordshire for an ceremony.

Prince Andrew's connections with Jeffrey Epstein have been under close examination in recent weeks. The prince, who gave up his titles earlier this month, has strongly denied any misconduct.

"How long have you known about Prince Andrew and Epstein? Have you asked the police to conceal for Andrew?"

The monarch remained silent but continued greeting fans, some of whom shouted "Long live the King". One fan can be heard requesting him for a embrace.

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

Controversy Revived by Memoir

The controversy over the Duke of York's connections to Epstein has been reignited by misconduct claims detailed in Ms. Giuffre's recently released memoir.

In the memoir, Ms Giuffre alleges she had sex with the royal on multiple times, including once with Jeffrey Epstein and "several other minors"

Prince Andrew, who reached a financial settlement with Ms Giuffre in recent years, has consistently denied any wrongdoing. In 2019, he told a news program he did not remember meeting Ms Giuffre "ever", and that they "never had any sort of sexual contact."

Fresh Questions About Lifestyle and Housing

But recently, fresh questions have been asked about how he is able to finance his lifestyle 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 intensified the scrutiny over his housing situation - 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 MPs time to discuss the royal's status or his residence, despite growing pressure for scrutiny.

The royal household has not issued a statement on whether the Duke of York might move out of his current residence - or where he might go.

Associated Issues

• Prince Andrew
• UK Royal Family
• The Monarch