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In the course of a visit to Lichfield Cathedral on Monday, the King was shouted at by a man who questioned him about Prince Andrew's connections with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.

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

Amid the heckling, there were throngs of supporters and cheers for the monarch, who was in Staffordshire for an ceremony.

The Duke of York's links with Epstein have been under close examination in recent weeks. The royal, who relinquished his titles 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 cover up for Andrew?"

The King ignored the questions but continued meeting supporters, some of whom shouted "God Save The King". One supporter can be heard asking him for a embrace.

A female bystander outside the cathedral was also observed telling the heckler to "go away" and to "shut up".

Controversy Reignited by Memoir

The scandal over the Duke of York's connections to Epstein has been reignited by misconduct allegations detailed in Ms. Giuffre's posthumously-published book.

In the memoir, Ms Giuffre says she had sexual encounters with the prince on multiple times, including once with Epstein and "eight other young girls"

Prince Andrew, who agreed to a out-of-court agreement with Ms Giuffre in recent years, has repeatedly denied any misconduct. In 2019, he told BBC Newsnight he did not recall meeting Ms Giuffre "at all", and that they "never had any sort of intimate relations."

Fresh Questions Over Finances and Living Arrangements

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

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

The Liberal Democrats said he should be called in before MPs to give testimony about his lease of his residence.

But last week, the government refused to give parliamentarians time to debate the royal's status or his residence, despite increasing calls for investigation.

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

Associated Issues

• Prince Andrew
• UK Royal Family
• The Monarch