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

The individual demanded to know how long the monarch had been aware about his brother's association with Epstein, and also questioned whether he had instructed the police to "hide" for Andrew.

Despite the protest, there were large groups of fans and applause for the monarch, who was visiting Staffordshire for an ceremony.

The Duke of York's associations with Epstein have been under close examination in the past few weeks. The prince, who gave up his titles earlier this month, has repeatedly denied any misconduct.

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

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

A female bystander outside the cathedral was also observed telling the protester to "go away" and to "shut up".

Scandal Reignited by Memoir

The controversy over Prince Andrew's connections to Epstein has been revived by misconduct claims repeated in Virginia Giuffre's posthumously-published book.

In the publication, Ms Giuffre alleges she had sex with the royal on three separate occasions, including once with Jeffrey Epstein and "several other minors"

Andrew, who agreed to a out-of-court agreement with the plaintiff in 2022, has consistently denied any misconduct. In a previous interview, he told BBC Newsnight he did not recall meeting Ms Giuffre "ever", and that they "never had any sort of intimate relations."

New Inquiries Over Finances and Housing

But recently, new inquiries have been raised about how he is able to fund his lifestyle despite not being a working royal.

The disclosure that he has only ever paid a nominal fee on his Windsor mansion has heightened the examination over his living arrangements - even though he made significant contributions initially, including for improvements.

The Liberal Democrats said he should be called in before members of parliament to give evidence about his rental agreement of his residence.

But last week, the government declined to give parliamentarians time to debate the prince's titles or his home, despite increasing calls for investigation.

The royal household has not issued a statement on whether Prince Andrew might move out of his home - or where he might reside.

Associated Issues

• Prince Andrew
• UK Royal Family
• King Charles III