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During a visit to Lichfield Cathedral on the start of the week, King Charles was heckled by a individual who asked him about his brother's relationship with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.

The man asked how long the King had been aware about his sibling's association with Epstein, and also raised doubts about whether he had asked the authorities to "hide" for Andrew.

Despite the protest, there were crowds of supporters and applause for the King, who was visiting Staffordshire for an ceremony.

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

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

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

Another woman outside the cathedral was also observed telling the heckler to "go away" and to "shut up".

Scandal Reignited by Posthumous Publication

The controversy over Prince Andrew's connections to Epstein has been reignited by sexual abuse claims detailed in Ms. Giuffre's posthumously-published book.

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

Andrew, who reached 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 remember meeting Ms Giuffre "ever", and that they "did not have any sort of intimate relations."

New Inquiries About Lifestyle and Housing

But recently, new inquiries have been raised 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 nominal fee on his Royal Lodge has intensified the examination over his living arrangements - even though he made significant contributions initially, including for renovations.

The Liberal Democrats said he should be called in front of MPs to give testimony about his rental agreement of his lodge.

But last week, the government refused to give parliamentarians time to debate the royal's titles or his home, despite growing pressure for scrutiny.

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

Associated Issues

• Prince Andrew
• UK Royal Family
• The Monarch