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During a public appearance to Lichfield Cathedral on the start of the week, the King was heckled by a individual who questioned him about his brother's relationship with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.

The protester inquired how long the monarch had been aware about his sibling's association with Epstein, and also raised doubts about whether he had asked the authorities to "hide" for Prince Andrew.

Amid the protest, there were crowds of supporters and cheers for the King, who was visiting the region for an event.

The Duke of York's associations with Jeffrey Epstein have been under intense scrutiny in the past few weeks. The royal, who relinquished his titles earlier this month, has strongly denied any wrongdoing.

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

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

Another woman outside the venue was also observed telling the heckler to "leave" and to "be quiet".

Scandal Revived by Memoir

The scandal over Prince Andrew's connections to Epstein has been reignited by sexual abuse allegations repeated in Virginia Giuffre's recently released memoir.

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

Prince Andrew, who agreed to a financial settlement with the plaintiff in 2022, has consistently denied any wrongdoing. In a previous interview, he told BBC Newsnight he did not remember meeting Ms Giuffre "ever", and that they "did not have any sort of intimate relations."

Fresh Questions About Finances and Housing

But recently, new inquiries have been asked about how he is able to fund his way of life despite not being a active member of the royal family.

The disclosure that he has only ever paid a nominal fee on his Windsor mansion has intensified the examination over his housing situation - even though he made large payments up front, including for improvements.

The political party said he should be summoned front of members of parliament to give testimony about his rental agreement of his residence.

But last Thursday, the government declined to give parliamentarians time to discuss the prince's status or his home, despite increasing calls for scrutiny.

Buckingham Palace has not commented on whether Prince Andrew might relocate of his home - or where he might reside.

Associated Issues

• Prince Andrew
• British Monarchy
• King Charles III