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In the course of a engagement to a cathedral in Staffordshire on the start of the week, the King was heckled by a man who questioned him about his brother's links with convicted sex offender Epstein.

The man demanded to know how long the monarch had been known about his brother's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, and also raised doubts about whether he had instructed the police 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 ceremony.

The Duke of York's connections with Jeffrey Epstein have been under close examination in the past few weeks. The royal, who relinquished his royal duties earlier this month, has repeatedly denied any misconduct.

"How long have you known about Prince Andrew and Epstein? Did you request the police to cover up for Andrew?"

The monarch remained silent but carried on greeting supporters, some of whom chanted "God Save The King". One supporter can be overheard asking him for a embrace.

A female bystander outside the cathedral was also heard telling the protester to "go away" and to "be quiet".

Scandal Revived by Memoir

The controversy over Prince Andrew's links to Epstein has been brought back into focus by sexual abuse allegations detailed in Ms. Giuffre's posthumously-published book.

In the publication, the accuser claims she had sex with the royal on multiple times, including one instance with Epstein and "several other minors"

Prince Andrew, who reached a out-of-court agreement with the plaintiff in 2022, has consistently denied any misconduct. In 2019, he told a news program he did not recall meeting her "ever", and that they "did not have any sort of sexual contact."

Fresh Questions About Finances and Living Arrangements

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

The revelation that he has only ever paid a nominal fee on his Royal Lodge has intensified the examination over his living arrangements - even though he made large payments initially, including for improvements.

The political party said he should be summoned front of MPs to give evidence about his rental agreement of his residence.

But last Thursday, the authorities declined to give MPs time to debate the royal's status or his home, despite increasing calls for investigation.

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

Associated Issues

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