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In the course of a public appearance to a cathedral in Staffordshire on the start of the week, King Charles was confronted by a individual who questioned him about Prince Andrew's links with convicted sex offender Epstein.

The man asked how long the monarch had been known about his sibling's association with Epstein, and also questioned whether he had asked the authorities to "cover up" for Andrew.

Despite the heckling, there were throngs of supporters and cheers for the monarch, who was in Staffordshire for an event.

Prince Andrew's associations with Epstein have been under close examination in the past few weeks. The prince, who relinquished his titles earlier this month, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing.

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

The King ignored the questions but continued greeting fans, some of whom chanted "God Save The King". One supporter can be heard asking him for a embrace.

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

Controversy Revived by Memoir

The scandal over Prince Andrew's links to Epstein has been revived by sexual abuse allegations detailed in Virginia Giuffre's recently released book.

In the publication, Ms Giuffre claims she had sex with the prince on multiple times, including once with Jeffrey Epstein and "eight other young girls"

Prince Andrew, who agreed to a financial settlement with Ms Giuffre in recent years, has repeatedly denied any misconduct. In a previous interview, he told BBC Newsnight he did not recall meeting Ms Giuffre "ever", and that they "did not have any sort of sexual contact."

New Inquiries About Lifestyle and Housing

But in recent times, new inquiries have been asked about how he is able to fund his lifestyle despite not being a working royal.

The disclosure that he has only ever paid a token annual rent on his Windsor mansion has heightened the examination over his housing situation - even though he made large payments up front, including for improvements.

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

But last week, the government refused to give parliamentarians time to debate the prince's status or his home, despite growing pressure for scrutiny.

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

Associated Issues

• The Duke of York
• UK Royal Family
• The Monarch