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In the course of a engagement to a cathedral in Staffordshire on the start of the week, the King was shouted at by a man who asked him about his brother's relationship with disgraced financier Epstein.

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

Amid the heckling, there were crowds of supporters and applause for the monarch, who was visiting the region for an ceremony.

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

"How long have you known about Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein? Did you request the police to conceal for him?"

The King did not respond but continued greeting fans, some of whom shouted "God Save The King". One fan can be overheard asking him for a hug.

Another woman outside the cathedral was also heard telling the protester to "leave" and to "shut up".

Controversy Revived by Posthumous Publication

The scandal over the Duke of York's connections to Epstein has been revived by sexual abuse allegations repeated in Ms. Giuffre's recently released book.

In the memoir, the accuser says she had sexual encounters with the royal on multiple times, including once with Epstein and "several other minors"

Prince Andrew, who reached a out-of-court agreement with Ms Giuffre in 2022, 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 "did not have any sort of sexual contact."

Fresh Questions About Lifestyle and Housing

But recently, new inquiries have been raised about how he is able to fund 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 scrutiny over his housing situation - even though he made large payments up front, including for improvements.

The Liberal Democrats said he should be called in front of members of parliament to give testimony about his lease of his residence.

But last Thursday, the authorities refused to give MPs time to discuss the royal's status or his home, despite increasing calls for scrutiny.

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
• The Monarch