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During a public appearance to Lichfield Cathedral on the start of the week, the King was heckled by a individual who asked him about his brother's connections with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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

Amid the protest, there were large groups of well-wishers and cheers for the King, who was visiting the region for an engagement.

Prince Andrew's links with Epstein have been under intense scrutiny in the past few weeks. The royal, who gave up his royal duties earlier this month, has strongly denied any misconduct.

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

The monarch did not respond but continued meeting fans, some of whom shouted "God Save The King". One supporter can be heard asking him for a embrace.

A female bystander outside the venue was also observed telling the protester to "leave" and to "be quiet".

Scandal Reignited by Posthumous Publication

The scandal over Prince Andrew's connections to Jeffrey Epstein has been brought back into focus by misconduct allegations detailed in Ms. Giuffre's posthumously-published book.

In the memoir, Ms Giuffre says she had sexual encounters with the royal on three separate occasions, including once with Epstein and "eight other young girls"

Prince Andrew, who reached a out-of-court agreement with Ms Giuffre in recent years, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing. In a previous interview, he told a news program he did not remember meeting Ms Giuffre "at all", and that they "never had any sort of intimate relations."

New Inquiries Over Lifestyle and Living Arrangements

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 revelation that he has only ever paid a nominal fee on his Royal Lodge has heightened the examination over his living arrangements - even though he made large payments up front, including for improvements.

The Liberal Democrats said he should be summoned before members of parliament 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 growing pressure for investigation.

The royal household has not issued a statement on whether the Duke of York might relocate of his home - or where he might go.

Associated Issues

• Prince Andrew
• UK Royal Family
• King Charles III