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In the course of a engagement to a cathedral in Staffordshire on Monday, the King was confronted by a individual who questioned him about his brother's connections with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.

The protester inquired how long the monarch had been known about his brother's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, and also raised doubts about whether he had asked the authorities to "hide" for Andrew.

Amid the heckling, there were large groups of fans and applause for the King, who was visiting Staffordshire for an engagement.

Prince Andrew's links with Epstein have been under renewed focus in the past few weeks. The royal, who relinquished his titles earlier this month, has strongly denied any wrongdoing.

"How long have you been aware about Prince Andrew and Epstein? Did you request the police to cover up for Andrew?"

The monarch did not respond but continued greeting supporters, some of whom chanted "Long live the King". One fan can be overheard asking him for a hug.

Another woman outside the venue was also observed telling the protester to "go away" and to "shut up".

Controversy Revived by Memoir

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

In the publication, Ms Giuffre says she had sexual encounters with the royal on three separate occasions, including once with Epstein and "several other minors"

Andrew, who agreed to a financial settlement with the plaintiff in recent years, has consistently denied any misconduct. In 2019, he told BBC Newsnight he did not recall meeting Ms Giuffre "at all", and that they "did not have any sort of intimate relations."

Fresh Questions Over Lifestyle and Living Arrangements

But recently, fresh questions have been raised about how he is able to fund his way of life despite not being a active member of the royal family.

The revelation that he has only ever paid a nominal fee on his Windsor mansion has intensified the scrutiny over his living arrangements - even though he made significant contributions up front, including for improvements.

The political party said he should be called in front of MPs to give testimony about his rental agreement of his residence.

But last Thursday, the government refused to give parliamentarians time to debate the royal's status or his home, despite growing pressure for investigation.

Buckingham Palace has not issued a statement on whether the Duke of York might move out of his home - or where he might reside.

Associated Issues

• Prince Andrew
• British Monarchy
• The Monarch