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During a public appearance to Lichfield Cathedral on Monday, the King was confronted by a protester who asked him about his brother's connections with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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

Despite the heckling, there were crowds of fans and cheers for the monarch, who was visiting the region for an event.

The Duke of York's connections with Epstein have been under renewed focus in the past few weeks. The prince, who relinquished his titles earlier this month, has strongly denied any wrongdoing.

"For how long have you been aware about Andrew and Epstein? Did you request the authorities to conceal for Andrew?"

The King ignored the questions but carried on greeting fans, some of whom shouted "God Save The King". One fan can be overheard asking him for a embrace.

A female bystander outside the venue was also heard telling the protester to "leave" and to "shut up".

Scandal Reignited by Posthumous Publication

The controversy over Prince Andrew's links to Epstein has been revived by sexual abuse claims repeated in Virginia Giuffre's recently released memoir.

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

Andrew, who reached a out-of-court agreement with the plaintiff in recent years, has consistently denied any misconduct. In a previous interview, he told BBC Newsnight he did not recall meeting Ms Giuffre "ever", and that they "never had any sort of intimate relations."

Fresh Questions About Finances and Housing

But recently, fresh questions have been asked about how he is able to fund 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 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 rental agreement of his lodge.

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

Buckingham Palace has not issued a statement on whether Prince Andrew might move out of his current residence - or where he might go.

Associated Issues

• The Duke of York
• UK Royal Family
• King Charles III