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In the course of a engagement to a cathedral in Staffordshire on the start of the week, the King was confronted by a man who asked him about his brother's connections with disgraced financier Epstein.

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

Amid the protest, there were throngs of supporters and cheers for the monarch, who was in the region for an event.

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

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

The monarch remained silent but carried on greeting supporters, some of whom shouted "Long live the King". One supporter can be overheard asking him for a embrace.

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

Controversy Revived by Memoir

The scandal over Prince Andrew's links to Jeffrey Epstein has been revived by sexual abuse claims detailed in Ms. Giuffre's posthumously-published book.

In the memoir, the accuser says she had sex with the prince on three separate occasions, including once with Epstein and "eight other young girls"

Prince Andrew, who reached a financial settlement with the plaintiff in recent years, has consistently 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 sexual contact."

New Inquiries About Finances and Living Arrangements

But recently, new inquiries have been asked about how he is able to fund his lifestyle despite not being a working royal.

The revelation that he has only ever paid a nominal fee on his Windsor mansion has heightened the scrutiny over his living arrangements - even though he made large payments up front, including for improvements.

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

But last Thursday, the government refused to give parliamentarians time to discuss the prince's status or his home, despite increasing calls for investigation.

The royal household has not commented on whether the Duke of York might move out of his home - or where he might reside.

Associated Issues

• The Duke of York
• British Monarchy
• The Monarch