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During a visit to Lichfield Cathedral on Monday, the King was confronted by a man who questioned him about Prince Andrew's relationship with convicted sex offender Epstein.

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

Amid the protest, there were throngs of fans and applause for the King, who was visiting the region for an ceremony.

Prince Andrew's links with Jeffrey Epstein have been under renewed focus in recent weeks. The prince, who gave up his titles earlier this month, has strongly denied any misconduct.

"How long have you known about Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein? Have you asked the police to conceal for Andrew?"

The King ignored the questions but carried on greeting supporters, some of whom chanted "God Save The King". One fan can be overheard asking him for a embrace.

A female bystander outside the venue was also heard telling the heckler to "go away" and to "shut up".

Scandal Reignited by Posthumous Publication

The scandal over the Duke of York's connections to Jeffrey Epstein has been reignited by misconduct allegations repeated in Ms. Giuffre's posthumously-published memoir.

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

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 BBC Newsnight he did not recall meeting Ms Giuffre "ever", and that they "never had any sort of sexual contact."

New Inquiries Over Lifestyle and Housing

But recently, 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 Windsor mansion has intensified the examination over his living arrangements - even though he made significant contributions initially, including for renovations.

The Liberal Democrats said he should be summoned before MPs to give testimony about his lease of his lodge.

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

Buckingham Palace has not issued a statement on whether the Duke of York might move out of his home - or where he might go.

Associated Issues

• Prince Andrew
• UK Royal Family
• King Charles III