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During a engagement to a cathedral in Staffordshire on the start of the week, King Charles was shouted at by a individual who asked him about his brother's links with disgraced financier Epstein.

The individual asked how long the King had been known about his brother's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, and also raised doubts about whether he had instructed the authorities to "cover up" for Andrew.

Amid the protest, there were crowds of fans and applause for the monarch, who was in Staffordshire for an engagement.

Prince Andrew's connections with Epstein have been under close examination in the past few weeks. The royal, who gave up his titles earlier this month, has strongly denied any wrongdoing.

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

The monarch ignored the questions but carried on meeting fans, some of whom chanted "Long live the King". One supporter can be overheard requesting him for a embrace.

A female bystander outside the venue was also observed telling the heckler to "go away" and to "be quiet".

Controversy Revived by Posthumous Publication

The scandal over Prince Andrew's links to Jeffrey Epstein has been reignited by sexual abuse allegations detailed in Ms. Giuffre's posthumously-published book.

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

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

New Inquiries About Finances and Housing

But recently, fresh questions have been asked about how he is able to finance his way of life despite not being a working royal.

The revelation that he has only ever paid a token annual rent on his Windsor mansion has intensified the scrutiny over his living arrangements - even though he made large payments initially, including for renovations.

The Liberal Democrats said he should be called in front of MPs to give testimony about his rental agreement of his lodge.

But last week, the government refused to give MPs time to discuss the prince's status or his home, despite increasing calls for investigation.

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

Associated Issues

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