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In the course of a engagement to a cathedral in Staffordshire on the start of the week, the King was heckled by a individual who asked him about Prince Andrew's links with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.

The individual asked how long the monarch had been aware about his sibling's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, and also questioned whether he had instructed the authorities to "hide" for Prince Andrew.

Despite the protest, there were large groups of well-wishers and applause for the monarch, who was in the region for an event.

The Duke of York's links with Epstein have been under close examination in the past few weeks. The royal, who relinquished his royal duties earlier this month, has repeatedly denied any misconduct.

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

The monarch did not respond but continued meeting fans, some of whom chanted "Long live the King". One supporter can be overheard asking him for a hug.

Another woman outside the cathedral was also heard telling the heckler to "go away" and to "be quiet".

Controversy Reignited by Posthumous Publication

The controversy over Prince Andrew's connections to Epstein has been reignited by sexual abuse claims repeated in Ms. Giuffre's posthumously-published memoir.

In the publication, the accuser claims she had sexual encounters with the prince on multiple times, including one instance with Jeffrey Epstein and "eight other young girls"

Prince Andrew, who reached a out-of-court agreement with the plaintiff in 2022, has consistently denied any wrongdoing. In 2019, he told a news program he did not remember meeting her "at all", and that they "never had any sort of sexual contact."

Fresh Questions About Finances and Housing

But recently, fresh questions have been asked about how he is able to fund his lifestyle despite not being a active member of the royal family.

The revelation that he has only ever paid a token annual rent on his Royal Lodge has heightened the examination over his housing situation - even though he made significant contributions up front, including for renovations.

The political party said he should be summoned front of members of parliament to give evidence about his rental agreement of his lodge.

But last week, the authorities declined to give MPs time to discuss the prince's titles or his residence, despite growing pressure for scrutiny.

The royal household has not issued a statement on whether Prince Andrew might move out of his home - or where he might reside.

Associated Issues

• The Duke of York
• British Monarchy
• The Monarch