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During a visit to Lichfield Cathedral on the start of the week, the King was shouted at by a individual who questioned him about Prince Andrew's relationship with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.

The man inquired how long the King had been known about his sibling's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, and also raised doubts about whether he had instructed the authorities to "cover up" for Andrew.

Despite the protest, there were throngs of fans and cheers for the King, who was visiting the region for an engagement.

The Duke of York's associations with Jeffrey Epstein have been under intense scrutiny in the past few weeks. The prince, who relinquished his titles earlier this month, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing.

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

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

Another woman outside the cathedral was also heard telling the protester to "leave" and to "shut up".

Scandal Revived by Posthumous Publication

The scandal over the Duke of York's links to Jeffrey Epstein has been reignited by sexual abuse claims repeated in Virginia Giuffre's posthumously-published book.

In the memoir, the accuser alleges she had sex with the royal on multiple times, including one instance with Epstein and "eight other young girls"

Andrew, who agreed to a financial settlement with Ms Giuffre in recent years, has consistently denied any misconduct. In 2019, he told BBC Newsnight he did not remember meeting her "ever", and that they "never had any sort of intimate relations."

Fresh Questions Over Finances and Housing

But in recent times, new inquiries have been raised about how he is able to finance his way of life despite not being a active member of the royal family.

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

The Liberal Democrats said he should be summoned front of members of parliament to give testimony about his rental agreement of his residence.

But last week, the authorities refused to give MPs time to discuss the prince's status or his home, despite growing pressure for investigation.

Buckingham Palace has not commented on whether the Duke of York might move out of his current residence - or where he might go.

Associated Issues

• The Duke of York
• UK Royal Family
• The Monarch