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In the course of a public appearance to Lichfield Cathedral on the start of the week, the King was heckled by a man who questioned him about Prince Andrew's connections with disgraced financier Epstein.

The individual inquired how long the King had been aware about his sibling's association with Jeffrey Epstein, and also questioned whether he had asked the authorities to "cover up" for Andrew.

Despite the heckling, there were large groups of supporters and cheers for the King, who was in Staffordshire for an event.

The Duke of York's associations with Jeffrey Epstein have been under close examination in the past few weeks. The royal, who gave up his titles earlier this month, has strongly denied any misconduct.

"For how long have you known about Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein? Did you request the authorities to cover up for Andrew?"

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

Another woman outside the venue was also observed telling the heckler to "leave" and to "shut up".

Scandal Reignited by Posthumous Publication

The controversy over the Duke of York's connections to Jeffrey Epstein has been reignited by sexual abuse claims detailed in Ms. Giuffre's posthumously-published book.

In the publication, Ms Giuffre alleges she had sexual encounters with the royal on three separate occasions, including one instance with Epstein and "several other minors"

Prince Andrew, who agreed to a out-of-court agreement with Ms Giuffre in 2022, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing. In a previous interview, he told BBC Newsnight he did not remember meeting her "ever", and that they "did not have any sort of sexual contact."

Fresh Questions Over Lifestyle and Living Arrangements

But in recent times, new inquiries have been asked about how he is able to finance his lifestyle despite not being a working royal.

The disclosure that he has only ever paid a nominal fee on his Royal Lodge has intensified the scrutiny over his housing situation - even though he made large payments up front, including for renovations.

The political party said he should be called in front of MPs to give evidence about his lease of his residence.

But last Thursday, the authorities refused to give parliamentarians time to discuss the prince's titles or his residence, despite increasing calls for investigation.

Buckingham Palace has not issued a statement on whether Prince Andrew might move out of his current residence - or where he might reside.

Associated Issues

• Prince Andrew
• UK Royal Family
• King Charles III