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During a engagement to Lichfield Cathedral on the start of the week, the King was shouted at by a individual who asked him about his brother's links with convicted sex offender Epstein.

The man asked how long the monarch had been aware about his brother's association with Jeffrey Epstein, and also questioned whether he had instructed the authorities to "hide" for Andrew.

Amid the heckling, there were throngs of well-wishers and cheers for the monarch, who was visiting Staffordshire for an event.

The Duke of York's connections with Epstein have been under intense scrutiny in recent weeks. The prince, who gave up his royal duties earlier this month, has repeatedly denied any misconduct.

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

The King did not respond but continued greeting supporters, some of whom shouted "Long live the King". One supporter can be heard asking him for a embrace.

A female bystander outside the cathedral was also heard telling the protester to "go away" and to "shut up".

Scandal Revived by Memoir

The controversy over Prince Andrew's links to Epstein has been brought back into focus by sexual abuse allegations detailed in Ms. Giuffre's recently released book.

In the publication, Ms Giuffre says she had sexual encounters with the prince on three separate occasions, including once with 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 BBC Newsnight he did not recall meeting her "at all", and that they "did not have any sort of intimate relations."

Fresh Questions About Lifestyle and Housing

But recently, fresh questions have been raised about how he is able to fund his way of life despite not being a active member of the royal family.

The disclosure 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 large payments up front, including for renovations.

The political party said he should be summoned before members of parliament to give evidence about his lease of his residence.

But last Thursday, the authorities refused to give parliamentarians time to discuss the royal's status or his home, despite growing pressure for scrutiny.

The royal household 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
• UK Royal Family
• The Monarch