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During a public appearance to Lichfield Cathedral on Monday, King Charles was shouted at by a man who asked him about Prince Andrew's connections with disgraced financier Epstein.

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

Amid the heckling, there were crowds of supporters and applause for the King, who was in the region for an engagement.

The Duke of York's connections with Jeffrey Epstein have been under intense scrutiny in the past few weeks. The royal, who relinquished his royal duties earlier this month, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing.

"For how long have you been aware about Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein? Have you asked the police to cover up for him?"

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

A female bystander outside the cathedral was also heard telling the heckler to "go away" and to "be quiet".

Scandal Reignited by Memoir

The scandal over the Duke of York's links to Epstein has been revived by sexual abuse allegations repeated in Virginia Giuffre's recently released memoir.

In the publication, the accuser alleges she had sex with the prince on multiple times, including once with Epstein and "several other minors"

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

Fresh Questions About Lifestyle and Living Arrangements

But in recent times, fresh questions have been asked 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 nominal fee on his Royal Lodge has intensified the examination over his living arrangements - even though he made significant contributions up front, including for renovations.

The Liberal Democrats said he should be summoned before MPs to give testimony about his lease of his residence.

But last Thursday, the authorities refused to give parliamentarians time to debate the royal's status or his home, despite increasing calls for investigation.

The royal household has not issued a statement on whether Prince Andrew might move out of his home - or where he might go.

Associated Issues

• The Duke of York
• British Monarchy
• King Charles III