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During a public appearance to a cathedral in Staffordshire on Monday, the King was shouted at by a protester who questioned him about Prince Andrew's links with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

The individual demanded to know how long the King had been known about his brother's association with Epstein, and also raised doubts about whether he had instructed the police to "hide" for Andrew.

Amid the protest, there were crowds of well-wishers and applause for the monarch, who was visiting the region for an engagement.

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

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

The King did not respond but carried on meeting supporters, some of whom chanted "God Save The King". One fan can be heard requesting him for a embrace.

Another woman outside the cathedral was also observed telling the heckler to "go away" and to "shut up".

Scandal Reignited by Posthumous Publication

The controversy over Prince Andrew's connections to Epstein has been reignited by sexual abuse allegations repeated in Ms. Giuffre's recently released book.

In the publication, the accuser says she had sex with the royal on three separate occasions, including one instance with Jeffrey Epstein and "eight other young girls"

Prince Andrew, who agreed to a out-of-court agreement with the plaintiff in recent years, has consistently denied any wrongdoing. In a previous interview, he told BBC Newsnight he did not recall meeting Ms Giuffre "ever", and that they "did not have any sort of intimate relations."

New Inquiries Over Lifestyle 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 disclosure that he has only ever paid a nominal fee on his Windsor mansion has heightened the scrutiny over his housing situation - even though he made significant contributions initially, including for improvements.

The political party said he should be called in front of MPs to give evidence about his rental agreement of his lodge.

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

The royal household has not commented on whether Prince Andrew might relocate of his home - or where he might go.

Associated Issues

• Prince Andrew
• British Monarchy
• King Charles III