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

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

Despite the protest, there were crowds of fans and applause for the monarch, who was in the region for an ceremony.

Prince Andrew's links with Epstein have been under renewed focus in the past few weeks. The prince, who gave up his royal duties earlier this month, has categorically denied any wrongdoing.

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

The monarch did not respond but continued greeting fans, some of whom shouted "Long live the King". One supporter can be overheard asking him for a hug.

Another woman outside the venue was also heard telling the protester to "go away" and to "be quiet".

Controversy Reignited by Memoir

The controversy over Prince Andrew's links to Epstein has been brought back into focus by sexual abuse allegations repeated in Ms. Giuffre's posthumously-published memoir.

In the publication, Ms Giuffre says she had sex with the royal on three separate occasions, including one instance with Epstein and "eight other young girls"

Andrew, who agreed to a financial settlement with Ms Giuffre in recent years, has consistently denied any wrongdoing. In 2019, he told BBC Newsnight he did not remember meeting Ms Giuffre "ever", and that they "did not have any sort of intimate relations."

Fresh Questions Over Finances and Housing

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

The revelation that he has only ever paid a nominal fee on his Windsor mansion has intensified the scrutiny over his housing situation - even though he made large payments up front, including for renovations.

The Liberal Democrats said he should be called in front of MPs to give testimony about his lease of his residence.

But last Thursday, the authorities declined to give parliamentarians time to discuss the royal's titles or his home, despite increasing calls for scrutiny.

Buckingham Palace has not commented on whether the Duke of York might relocate of his current residence - or where he might reside.

Associated Issues

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