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In the course of a visit to Lichfield Cathedral on the start of the week, the King was shouted at by a individual who questioned him about his brother's connections with convicted sex offender Epstein.

The protester asked how long the monarch had been aware about his brother's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, and also raised doubts about whether he had asked the police to "cover up" for Prince Andrew.

Despite the protest, there were throngs of fans and cheers for the King, who was visiting the region for an event.

The Duke of York's connections with Jeffrey Epstein have been under renewed focus in the past few weeks. The royal, who relinquished his titles earlier this month, has strongly denied any misconduct.

"How long have you been aware about Andrew and Epstein? Have you asked the authorities to cover up for him?"

The monarch remained silent but carried on meeting fans, some of whom chanted "God Save The King". One fan can be heard requesting him for a embrace.

Another woman outside the cathedral was also observed telling the heckler to "go away" and to "be quiet".

Controversy Reignited by Posthumous Publication

The controversy over Prince Andrew's connections to Epstein has been revived by misconduct claims detailed in Virginia Giuffre's posthumously-published memoir.

In the memoir, Ms Giuffre alleges she had sex with the royal on three separate occasions, including one instance with Jeffrey Epstein and "eight other young girls"

Andrew, who agreed to a out-of-court agreement with the plaintiff in 2022, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing. In 2019, he told BBC Newsnight he did not recall meeting her "at all", and that they "never had any sort of intimate relations."

New Inquiries About Lifestyle and Living Arrangements

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 disclosure that he has only ever paid a token annual rent on his Windsor mansion has intensified the examination over his living arrangements - even though he made large payments initially, including for improvements.

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

But last Thursday, the government refused to give MPs time to debate the royal's titles or his residence, despite growing pressure for investigation.

Buckingham Palace has not issued a statement on whether the Duke of York might relocate of his current residence - or where he might go.

Associated Issues

• Prince Andrew
• UK Royal Family
• King Charles III