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During a public appearance to a cathedral in Staffordshire on the start of the week, the King was shouted at by a man who asked him about his brother's links with disgraced financier Epstein.

The man asked how long the King had been known about his sibling's relationship with Epstein, and also questioned whether he had instructed the authorities to "cover up" for Andrew.

Amid the protest, there were crowds of well-wishers and applause for the King, who was visiting the region for an engagement.

The Duke of York's associations with Epstein have been under close examination in recent weeks. The royal, who relinquished his titles earlier this month, has categorically denied any misconduct.

"For how long have you been aware about Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein? Did you request the authorities to conceal for him?"

The King ignored the questions but continued greeting supporters, some of whom chanted "Long live the King". One fan can be heard asking him for a embrace.

Another woman outside the cathedral was also observed telling the protester to "leave" and to "be quiet".

Controversy Reignited by Posthumous Publication

The scandal over the Duke of York's connections to Jeffrey Epstein has been revived by misconduct allegations repeated in Virginia Giuffre's posthumously-published memoir.

In the memoir, Ms Giuffre alleges she had sex with the prince on multiple times, including one instance with Jeffrey Epstein and "eight other young girls"

Andrew, who agreed to a financial settlement with Ms Giuffre in recent years, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing. In 2019, he told BBC Newsnight he did not recall meeting her "ever", and that they "never had any sort of sexual contact."

New Inquiries Over Finances and Housing

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

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

The Liberal Democrats said he should be summoned front of members of parliament to give testimony about his rental agreement of his residence.

But last week, the government declined to give MPs time to debate the royal's titles or his residence, despite increasing calls for investigation.

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

Associated Issues

• Prince Andrew
• British Monarchy
• King Charles III