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During a engagement to Lichfield Cathedral on the start of the week, King Charles was shouted at by a protester who questioned him about Prince Andrew's links with disgraced financier Epstein.

The man asked how long the monarch had been aware about his sibling's relationship with Epstein, and also questioned whether he had instructed the police to "conceal" for Prince Andrew.

Amid the protest, there were throngs of well-wishers and cheers for the monarch, who was in Staffordshire for an ceremony.

The Duke of York's connections with Jeffrey Epstein have been under close examination in recent weeks. The prince, who gave up his titles earlier this month, has categorically denied any wrongdoing.

"How long have you known about Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein? Did you request the police to conceal for him?"

The King did not respond but continued greeting fans, some of whom shouted "God Save The King". One fan can be heard requesting him for a hug.

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

Controversy Reignited by Posthumous Publication

The scandal over the Duke of York's connections to Epstein has been brought back into focus by misconduct allegations detailed in Virginia Giuffre's recently released book.

In the memoir, the accuser claims she had sex with the prince on three separate occasions, including one instance with Jeffrey Epstein and "eight other young girls"

Andrew, who agreed to a out-of-court agreement with the plaintiff in recent years, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing. In a previous interview, he told a news program he did not recall meeting Ms Giuffre "at all", and that they "never had any sort of sexual contact."

Fresh Questions About Lifestyle 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 nominal fee on his Royal Lodge has heightened the scrutiny over his housing situation - even though he made large payments initially, including for improvements.

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

But last week, the government declined to give parliamentarians time to discuss the prince's status or his home, despite growing pressure for investigation.

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

Associated Issues

• Prince Andrew
• British Monarchy
• The Monarch