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

The man asked how long the King had been aware about his brother's relationship with Epstein, and also raised doubts about whether he had instructed the police to "hide" for Prince Andrew.

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

Prince Andrew's associations with Epstein have been under renewed focus in the past few weeks. The royal, who relinquished his royal duties earlier this month, has categorically denied any misconduct.

"How long have you known about Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein? Did you request the authorities to cover up for Andrew?"

The King did not respond but carried on greeting supporters, some of whom shouted "God Save The King". One fan can be overheard requesting him for a hug.

A female bystander outside the venue was also heard telling the heckler to "leave" and to "be quiet".

Controversy Revived by Memoir

The scandal over Prince Andrew's links to Epstein has been brought back into focus by misconduct claims repeated in Virginia Giuffre's posthumously-published book.

In the publication, Ms Giuffre says she had sexual encounters with the royal on three separate occasions, including once with Epstein and "several other minors"

Prince Andrew, who reached a out-of-court agreement with Ms Giuffre in recent years, has repeatedly denied any misconduct. In a previous interview, he told BBC Newsnight he did not recall meeting Ms Giuffre "at all", and that they "did not have any sort of sexual contact."

New Inquiries About Lifestyle and Housing

But in recent times, new inquiries have been asked about how he is able to fund his lifestyle despite not being a active member of the royal family.

The revelation that he has only ever paid a token annual rent on his Royal Lodge has intensified the scrutiny over his living arrangements - even though he made significant contributions up front, including for improvements.

The Liberal Democrats said he should be called in front of members of parliament to give evidence about his lease of his residence.

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

Buckingham Palace has not issued a statement on whether the Duke of York might relocate of his home - or where he might reside.

Associated Issues

• Prince Andrew
• British Monarchy
• King Charles III