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During a engagement to a cathedral in Staffordshire on Monday, the King was shouted at by a man who asked him about his brother's connections with disgraced financier Epstein.

The man inquired how long the monarch had been aware about his brother's relationship with Epstein, and also raised doubts about whether he had instructed the police to "cover up" for Andrew.

Amid the heckling, there were large groups of fans and cheers for the King, who was in the region for an ceremony.

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

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

The King remained silent but carried on meeting supporters, some of whom shouted "God Save The King". One fan can be overheard asking him for a embrace.

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

Scandal Reignited by Memoir

The scandal over the Duke of York's links to Jeffrey Epstein has been revived by sexual abuse allegations detailed in Ms. Giuffre's posthumously-published book.

In the publication, Ms Giuffre claims she had sexual encounters with the royal on multiple times, including once with Epstein and "several other minors"

Andrew, who agreed to a out-of-court agreement with Ms Giuffre in 2022, has repeatedly denied any misconduct. In 2019, he told a news program he did not remember meeting her "ever", and that they "never had any sort of intimate relations."

Fresh Questions Over 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 working royal.

The disclosure that he has only ever paid a token annual rent on his Windsor mansion 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 called in front of MPs to give evidence about his rental agreement of his residence.

But last Thursday, the government refused to give MPs 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 Prince Andrew might move out of his home - or where he might go.

Associated Issues

• Prince Andrew
• British Monarchy
• King Charles III