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In the course of a public appearance to Lichfield Cathedral on the start of the week, King Charles was shouted at by a protester who questioned him about Prince Andrew's relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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

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

The Duke of York's links with Jeffrey Epstein have been under close examination in the past few weeks. The royal, who gave up his titles earlier this month, has categorically denied any wrongdoing.

"How long have you been aware about Andrew and Epstein? Did you request the police to conceal for him?"

The monarch remained silent but continued greeting supporters, some of whom shouted "God Save The King". One supporter can be heard requesting him for a embrace.

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

Controversy Revived by Memoir

The controversy over Prince Andrew's links to Jeffrey Epstein has been brought back into focus by sexual abuse allegations detailed in Virginia Giuffre's posthumously-published memoir.

In the publication, Ms Giuffre says she had sex with the prince on multiple times, including one instance with Jeffrey Epstein and "several other minors"

Prince Andrew, who agreed to 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 recall meeting her "at all", and that they "never had any sort of intimate relations."

New Inquiries Over Lifestyle and Housing

But in recent times, fresh questions have been asked about how he is able to finance his lifestyle despite not being a working royal.

The disclosure that he has only ever paid a token annual rent on his Windsor mansion has heightened the examination over his housing situation - even though he made large payments initially, including for improvements.

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

But last week, the government declined to give parliamentarians time to discuss the prince's titles or his residence, despite growing pressure for scrutiny.

Buckingham Palace has not commented on whether the Duke of York might move out of his current residence - or where he might go.

Associated Issues

• The Duke of York
• UK Royal Family
• The Monarch