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During a engagement to a cathedral in Staffordshire on Monday, the King was heckled by a protester who questioned him about his brother's connections with disgraced financier Epstein.

The individual asked how long the King had been known about his sibling's relationship with Jeffrey 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 the region for an ceremony.

The Duke of York's connections with Epstein have been under intense scrutiny in recent weeks. The royal, who relinquished his titles earlier this month, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing.

"For how long have you known about Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein? Have you asked the authorities to cover up for him?"

The monarch ignored the questions but carried on meeting supporters, some of whom shouted "Long live the King". One supporter can be overheard requesting him for a hug.

Another woman outside the cathedral was also heard telling the protester to "leave" and to "shut up".

Scandal Reignited by Posthumous Publication

The scandal over the Duke of York's links to Epstein has been brought back into focus by sexual abuse claims detailed in Ms. Giuffre's recently released book.

In the memoir, the accuser claims she had sex with the prince on multiple times, including one instance with Jeffrey Epstein and "eight other young girls"

Prince Andrew, who reached a financial settlement with the plaintiff in 2022, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing. In 2019, he told a news program he did not remember meeting Ms Giuffre "at all", and that they "never had any sort of intimate relations."

New Inquiries About Finances and Housing

But in recent times, fresh questions have been raised about how he is able to finance his lifestyle despite not being a working royal.

The disclosure that he has only ever paid a token annual rent on his Royal Lodge has intensified the examination over his living arrangements - even though he made significant contributions up front, including for improvements.

The Liberal Democrats said he should be called in before MPs to give testimony about his lease of his lodge.

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

The royal household has not issued a statement on whether Prince Andrew might relocate of his current residence - or where he might go.

Associated Issues

• The Duke of York
• UK Royal Family
• King Charles III