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

The individual demanded to know how long the monarch had been known about his brother's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, and also questioned whether he had instructed the police to "cover up" for Prince Andrew.

Despite the protest, there were large groups of fans and applause for the King, who was visiting the region for an event.

The Duke of York's connections with Epstein have been under intense scrutiny in the past few weeks. The royal, who gave up his royal duties earlier this month, has strongly denied any misconduct.

"How long have you known about Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein? Have you asked the police to cover up for him?"

The King ignored the questions but carried on meeting supporters, some of whom chanted "Long live the King". One supporter can be heard requesting him for a hug.

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

Controversy Revived by Memoir

The controversy over Prince Andrew's links to Jeffrey Epstein has been reignited by misconduct claims detailed in Virginia Giuffre's posthumously-published memoir.

In the publication, Ms Giuffre says she had sexual encounters with the prince on multiple times, including once with Epstein and "eight other young girls"

Prince Andrew, who agreed to a out-of-court agreement with Ms Giuffre in recent years, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing. In a previous interview, he told BBC Newsnight he did not remember meeting Ms Giuffre "ever", and that they "never had any sort of intimate relations."

Fresh Questions About 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 revelation that he has only ever paid a nominal fee 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 before MPs to give evidence about his lease of his lodge.

But last week, the authorities declined to give MPs time to discuss the prince's titles or his residence, despite growing pressure for scrutiny.

Buckingham Palace has not issued a statement on whether Prince Andrew might move out of his current residence - or where he might reside.

Associated Issues

• Prince Andrew
• UK Royal Family
• King Charles III