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

The individual asked how long the monarch had been known about his sibling's relationship with Epstein, and also questioned whether he had instructed the authorities to "hide" for Prince Andrew.

Amid the heckling, there were throngs of supporters and applause for the King, who was visiting Staffordshire for an ceremony.

Prince Andrew's links with Epstein have been under intense scrutiny in recent weeks. The prince, who gave up his royal duties earlier this month, has strongly denied any wrongdoing.

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

The monarch did not respond but carried on meeting supporters, some of whom chanted "God Save The King". One supporter can be heard requesting him for a embrace.

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

Scandal Reignited by Memoir

The controversy over the Duke of York's connections to Epstein has been revived by sexual abuse claims detailed in Virginia Giuffre's recently released memoir.

In the memoir, the accuser alleges she had sex with the prince on three separate occasions, including one instance with Epstein and "several other minors"

Prince Andrew, who reached a out-of-court agreement with the plaintiff in recent years, has consistently denied any misconduct. In a previous interview, he told BBC Newsnight he did not recall meeting her "ever", and that they "did not have any sort of intimate relations."

New Inquiries Over Finances and Housing

But recently, new inquiries have been raised about how he is able to finance his lifestyle despite not being a active member of the royal family.

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 significant contributions up front, including for improvements.

The Liberal Democrats said he should be summoned before members of parliament to give evidence about his lease of his residence.

But last week, the authorities refused to give parliamentarians time to debate the royal's status or his home, despite growing pressure for scrutiny.

The royal household has not issued a statement on whether the Duke of York might relocate of his current residence - or where he might go.

Associated Issues

• The Duke of York
• UK Royal Family
• King Charles III