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During a visit to a cathedral in Staffordshire on the start of the week, the King was confronted by a man who questioned him about Prince Andrew's connections with disgraced financier Epstein.

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

Despite the heckling, there were crowds of well-wishers and applause for the monarch, who was in the region for an engagement.

The Duke of York's associations with Epstein have been under intense scrutiny in recent weeks. The prince, who gave up his royal duties earlier this month, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing.

"For how long have you been aware about Prince Andrew and Epstein? Did you request the police to conceal for Andrew?"

The monarch did not respond but carried on greeting supporters, some of whom chanted "Long live the King". One fan can be overheard asking him for a embrace.

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

Controversy Revived by Memoir

The scandal over Prince Andrew's connections to Epstein has been reignited by sexual abuse allegations repeated in Ms. Giuffre's posthumously-published book.

In the publication, Ms Giuffre says she had sex with the royal on multiple times, including one instance with Epstein and "eight other young girls"

Prince Andrew, who reached a financial settlement with Ms Giuffre in recent years, has consistently denied any misconduct. In 2019, he told BBC Newsnight he did not remember meeting her "ever", and that they "never had any sort of sexual contact."

New Inquiries About Lifestyle and Living Arrangements

But recently, fresh questions have been raised about how he is able to fund his lifestyle despite not being a working royal.

The disclosure that he has only ever paid a nominal fee on his Windsor mansion has heightened the examination over his living arrangements - even though he made significant contributions up front, including for renovations.

The political party said he should be called in front of MPs to give testimony about his rental agreement of his lodge.

But last Thursday, the government refused to give MPs time to debate the prince's status or his home, despite increasing calls for scrutiny.

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

Associated Issues

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