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During a visit to Lichfield Cathedral on the start of the week, the King was shouted at by a man who questioned him about Prince Andrew's relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

The individual demanded to know how long the King had been aware about his brother's relationship with Epstein, and also questioned whether he had asked the police to "cover up" for Prince Andrew.

Amid the protest, there were throngs of supporters and applause for the monarch, who was in Staffordshire for an engagement.

Prince Andrew's connections with Epstein have been under renewed focus in the past few weeks. The royal, who gave up his royal duties earlier this month, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing.

"How long have you been aware about Prince Andrew and Epstein? Have you asked the police to conceal for him?"

The King did not respond but continued greeting supporters, some of whom chanted "God Save The King". One fan can be overheard requesting him for a hug.

A female bystander outside the venue was also heard telling the heckler to "leave" and to "shut up".

Controversy Revived by Posthumous Publication

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

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

Prince Andrew, who reached a out-of-court agreement with the plaintiff in recent years, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing. In a previous interview, he told BBC Newsnight he did not remember meeting Ms Giuffre "at all", and that they "did not have any sort of sexual contact."

New Inquiries About Lifestyle and Housing

But recently, fresh questions have been raised about how he is able to finance his lifestyle despite not being a active member of the royal family.

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

The Liberal Democrats said he should be summoned front of MPs to give testimony about his lease of his lodge.

But last week, the government declined to give parliamentarians time to debate the royal's titles or his residence, despite increasing calls for investigation.

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
• UK Royal Family
• King Charles III