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In the course of a visit to a cathedral in Staffordshire on the start of the week, the King was shouted at by a individual who questioned him about Prince Andrew's connections with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.

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

Despite the heckling, there were throngs of supporters and cheers for the monarch, who was in the region for an event.

The Duke of York's connections with Epstein have been under intense scrutiny in recent weeks. The prince, who relinquished his titles earlier this month, has categorically denied any wrongdoing.

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

The King remained silent but carried on meeting fans, some of whom chanted "God Save The King". One supporter can be overheard requesting him for a hug.

A female bystander outside the venue was also observed telling the heckler to "go away" and to "be quiet".

Scandal Reignited by Posthumous Publication

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

In the memoir, Ms Giuffre says she had sexual encounters with the royal on three separate occasions, including once with Jeffrey Epstein and "several other minors"

Prince Andrew, who agreed to a financial settlement with Ms Giuffre in recent years, has consistently denied any wrongdoing. In a previous interview, he told BBC Newsnight he did not recall meeting Ms Giuffre "at all", and that they "never had any sort of sexual contact."

Fresh Questions Over Lifestyle and Living Arrangements

But recently, new inquiries have been raised about how he is able to fund his way of life despite not being a working royal.

The revelation that he has only ever paid a token annual rent on his Windsor mansion has heightened the scrutiny over his living arrangements - even though he made large payments up front, including for renovations.

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

But last week, the government refused to give MPs time to debate the royal's status or his residence, despite growing pressure for scrutiny.

Buckingham Palace has not commented on whether Prince Andrew might move out of his home - or where he might go.

Associated Issues

• Prince Andrew
• British Monarchy
• King Charles III