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During a engagement to a cathedral in Staffordshire on the start of the week, King Charles was shouted at by a individual who asked him about Prince Andrew's connections with disgraced financier Epstein.

The protester asked how long the King had been known about his brother's relationship with Epstein, and also questioned whether he had asked the police to "conceal" for Andrew.

Despite the protest, there were large groups of supporters and cheers for the monarch, who was in Staffordshire for an engagement.

Prince Andrew's links 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 misconduct.

"How long have you known about Andrew and Epstein? Did you request the authorities to conceal for Andrew?"

The monarch remained silent but continued meeting fans, some of whom chanted "Long live the King". One fan can be overheard requesting him for a embrace.

Another woman outside the venue was also heard telling the heckler to "go away" and to "be quiet".

Controversy Reignited by Memoir

The controversy over the Duke of York's links to Epstein has been brought back into focus by misconduct allegations detailed in Ms. Giuffre's posthumously-published memoir.

In the memoir, Ms Giuffre says she had sexual encounters with the royal on three separate occasions, including one instance with Jeffrey Epstein and "several other minors"

Andrew, who reached a financial settlement with Ms Giuffre in recent years, has consistently denied any misconduct. In a previous interview, he told a news program he did not remember meeting her "ever", and that they "never had any sort of intimate relations."

Fresh Questions About Lifestyle and Living Arrangements

But in recent times, fresh questions have been asked about how he is able to fund his lifestyle despite not being a active member of the royal family.

The disclosure that he has only ever paid a token annual rent on his Windsor mansion has heightened the scrutiny over his living arrangements - even though he made significant contributions initially, including for improvements.

The political party said he should be called in before MPs to give evidence about his lease of his lodge.

But last week, the authorities declined to give MPs time to discuss the royal's status or his residence, despite increasing calls for investigation.

Buckingham Palace has not issued a statement on whether Prince Andrew might move out of his current residence - or where he might go.

Associated Issues

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