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During a engagement to a cathedral in Staffordshire on Monday, the King was shouted at by a protester who asked him about Prince Andrew's relationship with disgraced financier Epstein.

The man asked how long the monarch had been known about his brother's association with Jeffrey Epstein, and also raised doubts about whether he had asked the authorities to "conceal" for Prince Andrew.

Amid the heckling, there were crowds of supporters and applause for the King, who was in the region for an ceremony.

The Duke of York's connections with Jeffrey Epstein have been under renewed focus 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? Have you asked the police to cover up for him?"

The King remained silent but continued greeting supporters, some of whom chanted "Long live the King". One supporter can be heard requesting him for a embrace.

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

Scandal Revived by Posthumous Publication

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

In the publication, the accuser alleges she had sexual encounters with the prince on three separate occasions, including one instance with Jeffrey Epstein and "several other minors"

Andrew, who agreed to a out-of-court agreement with the plaintiff in 2022, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing. In a previous interview, he told a news program he did not recall meeting her "ever", 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 finance his way of life 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 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 evidence about his lease of his lodge.

But last Thursday, the authorities declined to give parliamentarians time to discuss the royal's titles or his residence, despite increasing calls for investigation.

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

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