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During a visit to Lichfield Cathedral on Monday, the King was shouted at by a man who asked him about his brother's links with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

The man inquired how long the King had been known about his sibling's association with Jeffrey Epstein, and also raised doubts about whether he had instructed the authorities to "cover up" for Andrew.

Despite the heckling, there were crowds of supporters and applause for the King, who was in the region for an ceremony.

Prince Andrew's links with Jeffrey Epstein have been under renewed focus in the past few weeks. The prince, who relinquished his titles earlier this month, has strongly denied any wrongdoing.

"How long have you been aware about Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein? Did you request the authorities to conceal for him?"

The King did not respond but carried on greeting fans, some of whom chanted "Long live the King". One fan can be heard requesting him for a embrace.

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

Scandal Revived by Memoir

The controversy over Prince Andrew's links to Epstein has been revived by sexual abuse allegations repeated in Ms. Giuffre's recently released book.

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

Andrew, who reached a financial settlement with Ms Giuffre in recent years, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing. In 2019, he told BBC Newsnight he did not remember meeting her "ever", and that they "did not have any sort of intimate relations."

New Inquiries About Finances and Housing

But recently, fresh questions have been asked 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 scrutiny over his living arrangements - even though he made significant contributions initially, including for renovations.

The Liberal Democrats said he should be summoned before members of parliament to give testimony about his rental agreement of his lodge.

But last Thursday, the authorities refused to give MPs time to debate the royal's status or his home, despite growing pressure for scrutiny.

The royal household 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