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During a public appearance to a cathedral in Staffordshire on Monday, the King was heckled by a man who asked him about his brother's connections with disgraced financier Epstein.

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

Amid the heckling, there were crowds of well-wishers and cheers for the King, who was visiting the region for an event.

The Duke of York's links with Jeffrey Epstein have been under close examination in recent weeks. The royal, who gave up his royal duties earlier this month, has strongly denied any misconduct.

"For how long have you been aware about Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein? Did you request the police to cover up for Andrew?"

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

Another woman outside the cathedral was also heard telling the protester to "go away" and to "shut up".

Scandal Reignited by Posthumous Publication

The controversy over Prince Andrew's connections to Jeffrey Epstein has been reignited by sexual abuse claims detailed in Virginia Giuffre's recently released book.

In the publication, Ms Giuffre claims she had sexual encounters with the royal on multiple times, including once with Epstein and "several other minors"

Andrew, who reached a financial settlement with the plaintiff in recent years, has repeatedly denied any misconduct. In a previous interview, he told a news program he did not remember meeting Ms Giuffre "ever", and that they "did not have any sort of intimate relations."

New Inquiries About 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 active member of the royal family.

The disclosure that he has only ever paid a token annual rent on his Royal Lodge has heightened the examination over his living arrangements - even though he made significant contributions initially, including for renovations.

The political party said he should be summoned before MPs to give testimony about his lease of his residence.

But last week, the government refused to give MPs time to discuss the prince's status or his home, despite growing pressure for scrutiny.

Buckingham Palace has not issued a statement on whether Prince Andrew might move out of his current residence - or where he might go.

Associated Issues

• Prince Andrew
• UK Royal Family
• The Monarch