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In the course of a visit to Lichfield Cathedral on the start of the week, the King was heckled by a protester who questioned him about his brother's connections with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.

The man inquired how long the monarch had been known about his sibling's association with Jeffrey Epstein, and also questioned whether he had asked the authorities to "cover up" for Prince Andrew.

Amid the protest, there were large groups of supporters and applause for the monarch, who was visiting Staffordshire for an ceremony.

Prince Andrew's associations with Epstein have been under close examination in recent weeks. The prince, who relinquished his titles earlier this month, has strongly denied any wrongdoing.

"How long have you been aware about Andrew and Epstein? Did you request the police to conceal for Andrew?"

The monarch did not respond but continued meeting fans, some of whom chanted "God Save The King". One supporter can be heard requesting him for a embrace.

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

Scandal Revived by Posthumous Publication

The scandal over Prince Andrew's connections to Jeffrey Epstein has been revived by misconduct claims repeated in Virginia Giuffre's recently released book.

In the publication, Ms Giuffre alleges she had sex with the prince on three separate occasions, including once with Epstein and "several other minors"

Prince Andrew, who agreed to a out-of-court agreement with the plaintiff in recent years, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing. In a previous interview, he told a news program he did not recall meeting Ms Giuffre "ever", and that they "never had any sort of sexual contact."

Fresh Questions Over Finances and Housing

But in recent times, new inquiries 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 token annual rent on his Royal Lodge has intensified the examination over his housing situation - even though he made significant contributions initially, including for improvements.

The political party said he should be summoned before MPs to give evidence about his lease of his lodge.

But last Thursday, the authorities declined to give parliamentarians time to discuss the prince's status or his home, despite increasing calls for scrutiny.

Buckingham Palace has not issued a statement on whether Prince Andrew might relocate of his home - or where he might go.

Associated Issues

• Prince Andrew
• UK Royal Family
• The Monarch