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In the course of a visit to a cathedral in Staffordshire on Monday, King Charles was shouted at by a individual who asked him about Prince Andrew's relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

The man asked how long the King had been aware about his sibling's relationship with Epstein, and also questioned whether he had asked the authorities to "hide" for Andrew.

Amid the protest, there were throngs of well-wishers and cheers for the monarch, who was visiting the region for an ceremony.

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

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

The King remained silent but carried on meeting fans, some of whom shouted "Long live the King". One fan can be heard requesting him for a embrace.

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

Controversy Reignited by Posthumous Publication

The scandal over the Duke of York's links to Jeffrey Epstein has been revived by sexual abuse claims repeated in Ms. Giuffre's recently released book.

In the publication, the accuser says she had sex with the prince on three separate occasions, 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 remember meeting Ms Giuffre "at all", and that they "did not have any sort of sexual contact."

Fresh Questions Over Finances and Living Arrangements

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

The revelation 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 significant contributions up front, including for renovations.

The political party said he should be called in front of members of parliament to give testimony about his rental agreement of his lodge.

But last week, the government declined to give parliamentarians time to debate the prince's titles or his residence, despite growing pressure for investigation.

The royal household has not issued a statement on whether the Duke of York might move out of his home - or where he might reside.

Associated Issues

• The Duke of York
• British Monarchy
• The Monarch