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In the course of a visit to Lichfield Cathedral on the start of the week, the King was heckled by a protester who asked him about Prince Andrew's connections with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

The individual demanded to know how long the monarch had been known about his brother's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, and also questioned whether he had asked the authorities to "conceal" for Prince Andrew.

Amid the heckling, there were large groups of fans and cheers for the King, who was visiting Staffordshire for an engagement.

The Duke of York's associations with Epstein have been under intense scrutiny in recent weeks. The prince, who relinquished his royal duties earlier this month, has categorically denied any misconduct.

"How long have you known about Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein? Did you request the police to conceal for him?"

The King remained silent but carried on greeting fans, some of whom shouted "Long live the King". One supporter can be overheard asking him for a embrace.

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

Scandal Reignited by Posthumous Publication

The scandal over the Duke of York's links to Jeffrey Epstein has been brought back into focus by misconduct allegations detailed in Virginia Giuffre's recently released memoir.

In the publication, the accuser says she had sex with the royal on three separate occasions, including once with Epstein and "eight other young girls"

Prince Andrew, who reached a out-of-court agreement with Ms Giuffre in recent years, has repeatedly denied any misconduct. In 2019, he told a news program he did not remember meeting her "at all", and that they "never had any sort of sexual contact."

New Inquiries Over Lifestyle and Living Arrangements

But recently, fresh questions have been asked about how he is able to fund his lifestyle 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 significant contributions up front, including for renovations.

The Liberal Democrats said he should be called in before members of parliament to give evidence about his lease of his lodge.

But last Thursday, the authorities declined to give MPs time to debate the royal's titles or his residence, despite increasing calls for scrutiny.

Buckingham Palace has not issued a statement on whether the Duke of York might move out of his home - or where he might go.

Associated Issues

• The Duke of York
• British Monarchy
• King Charles III