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During a public appearance to a cathedral in Staffordshire on the start of the week, the King was heckled by a protester who questioned him about Prince Andrew's relationship with disgraced financier Epstein.

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

Despite the heckling, there were crowds of fans and applause for the King, who was visiting the region for an event.

The Duke of York's connections with Epstein have been under close examination in recent weeks. The prince, who relinquished his royal duties earlier this month, has categorically denied any wrongdoing.

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

The King did not respond but continued meeting fans, 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 heckler to "leave" and to "be quiet".

Controversy Revived by Posthumous Publication

The scandal over Prince Andrew's connections to Epstein has been reignited by misconduct claims repeated 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 Jeffrey Epstein and "eight other young girls"

Andrew, who reached a out-of-court agreement with the plaintiff in recent years, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing. In 2019, he told BBC Newsnight he did not recall meeting her "ever", and that they "did not have any sort of intimate relations."

Fresh Questions Over Finances and Housing

But in recent times, fresh questions have been raised 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 scrutiny over his housing situation - even though he made large payments up front, including for renovations.

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

But last week, the authorities refused to give parliamentarians time to discuss the royal's titles or his home, despite growing pressure for scrutiny.

The royal household has not commented on whether Prince Andrew might relocate of his home - or where he might go.

Associated Issues

• The Duke of York
• UK Royal Family
• King Charles III