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In the course of a public appearance to Lichfield Cathedral on Monday, the King was shouted at by a individual who asked him about his brother's relationship with disgraced financier Epstein.

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

Amid the heckling, there were crowds of fans and cheers for the King, who was visiting the region for an event.

Prince Andrew's associations with Jeffrey Epstein have been under renewed focus in recent weeks. The prince, who relinquished his royal duties earlier this month, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing.

"For how long have you been aware about Prince Andrew and Epstein? Have you asked the authorities to conceal for him?"

The monarch remained silent but carried on meeting fans, some of whom shouted "God Save The King". One fan can be heard requesting him for a embrace.

A female bystander outside the venue was also heard telling the protester to "leave" and to "be quiet".

Controversy Reignited by Memoir

The scandal over the Duke of York's links to Epstein has been reignited by sexual abuse claims detailed in Ms. Giuffre's recently released memoir.

In the memoir, Ms Giuffre says she had sexual encounters with the royal on multiple times, including one instance with Jeffrey Epstein and "eight other young girls"

Prince Andrew, who reached a out-of-court agreement with Ms Giuffre in 2022, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing. In 2019, he told BBC Newsnight he did not recall meeting her "ever", and that they "did not have any sort of sexual contact."

New Inquiries Over Finances and Living Arrangements

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

The revelation that he has only ever paid a nominal fee on his Royal Lodge 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 front of members of parliament to give evidence about his lease of his residence.

But last Thursday, the authorities refused to give parliamentarians time to debate the prince's status or his home, despite increasing calls for investigation.

The royal household has not commented on whether the Duke of York might move out of his home - or where he might reside.

Associated Issues

• The Duke of York
• British Monarchy
• The Monarch