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During a visit to a cathedral in Staffordshire on Monday, King Charles was shouted at by a man who asked him about his brother's links with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

The protester inquired how long the monarch had been aware about his sibling's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, and also raised doubts about whether he had instructed the authorities to "conceal" for Prince Andrew.

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

The Duke of York's connections with Epstein have been under intense scrutiny in recent weeks. The royal, who gave up his royal duties earlier this month, has strongly denied any misconduct.

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

The monarch ignored the questions but continued meeting fans, some of whom shouted "God Save The King". One fan can be overheard requesting him for a embrace.

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

Scandal Reignited by Memoir

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

In the publication, Ms Giuffre says she had sexual encounters with the prince on multiple times, including one instance with Jeffrey Epstein and "several other minors"

Prince Andrew, who reached a out-of-court agreement with the plaintiff in 2022, has consistently denied any wrongdoing. In 2019, he told BBC Newsnight he did not remember meeting Ms Giuffre "at all", and that they "never had any sort of intimate relations."

New Inquiries About Finances and Living Arrangements

But in recent times, new inquiries have been raised about how he is able to fund his way of life despite not being a active member of the royal family.

The disclosure that he has only ever paid a token annual rent on his Royal Lodge has intensified the examination over his living arrangements - even though he made large payments up front, including for improvements.

The political party said he should be called in front of members of parliament to give evidence about his lease of his residence.

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

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

Associated Issues

• Prince Andrew
• British Monarchy
• King Charles III