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

The man demanded to know how long the King had been known about his brother's association with Jeffrey Epstein, and also raised doubts about whether he had instructed the authorities to "conceal" for Prince Andrew.

Despite the heckling, there were large groups of supporters and applause for the monarch, who was in the region for an event.

The Duke of York's connections with Epstein have been under intense scrutiny in recent weeks. The royal, who relinquished his titles earlier this month, has categorically denied any wrongdoing.

"For how long have you known about Andrew and Epstein? Did you request the authorities to cover up for him?"

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

A female bystander outside the cathedral was also heard telling the heckler to "go away" and to "be quiet".

Controversy Reignited by Posthumous Publication

The controversy over the Duke of York's links to Epstein has been brought back into focus by misconduct claims repeated in Ms. Giuffre's posthumously-published book.

In the publication, the accuser says 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 recent years, has consistently denied any wrongdoing. In a previous interview, he told a news program he did not remember meeting Ms Giuffre "at all", 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 raised about how he is able to fund his lifestyle despite not being a working royal.

The disclosure that he has only ever paid a nominal fee on his Windsor mansion has intensified the examination over his living arrangements - even though he made large payments 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 lodge.

But last week, the government refused to give MPs time to debate the royal's status or his home, despite growing pressure for investigation.

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

Associated Issues

• Prince Andrew
• UK Royal Family
• King Charles III