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During a engagement to a cathedral in Staffordshire on Monday, the King was heckled by a individual who questioned him about his brother's links with convicted sex offender Epstein.

The man asked how long the King had been known about his sibling's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, and also raised doubts about whether he had instructed the police to "conceal" for Prince Andrew.

Amid the protest, there were large groups of fans and cheers for the monarch, who was in Staffordshire for an engagement.

Prince Andrew's connections with Jeffrey Epstein have been under intense scrutiny in recent weeks. The prince, who gave up his titles earlier this month, has strongly denied any misconduct.

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

The monarch remained silent but carried on meeting supporters, some of whom shouted "God Save The King". One fan can be overheard asking him for a embrace.

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

Controversy Revived by Memoir

The controversy over Prince Andrew's links to Jeffrey Epstein has been reignited by misconduct claims repeated in Ms. Giuffre's recently released book.

In the memoir, the accuser alleges she had sexual encounters with the prince on multiple times, including one instance with Jeffrey Epstein and "several other minors"

Prince Andrew, who agreed to a financial settlement with the plaintiff in recent years, has consistently denied any wrongdoing. In a previous interview, he told a news program he did not recall meeting her "at all", and that they "did not have any sort of intimate relations."

Fresh Questions About Lifestyle and Housing

But recently, fresh questions have been raised about how he is able to fund 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 Royal Lodge has heightened the scrutiny over his housing situation - even though he made significant contributions up front, including for renovations.

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

But last Thursday, the government declined to give MPs time to debate the royal's status or his residence, despite increasing calls for scrutiny.

Buckingham Palace has not commented on whether Prince Andrew might relocate of his home - or where he might go.

Associated Issues

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