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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 man who asked him about Prince Andrew's links with disgraced financier Epstein.

The individual inquired how long the King had been known about his sibling's association with Epstein, and also raised doubts about whether he had asked the police to "conceal" for Prince Andrew.

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

Prince Andrew's links with Jeffrey 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.

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

The monarch remained silent but carried on greeting fans, some of whom shouted "God Save The King". One supporter can be heard requesting him for a hug.

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

Controversy Revived by Memoir

The scandal over the Duke of York's connections to Epstein has been revived by misconduct claims repeated in Virginia Giuffre's recently released memoir.

In the publication, the accuser claims 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 Ms Giuffre in recent years, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing. In 2019, he told BBC Newsnight he did not remember meeting her "at all", and that they "did not have any sort of sexual contact."

Fresh Questions About Finances and Living Arrangements

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

The revelation that he has only ever paid a token annual rent on his Royal Lodge has intensified the examination over his housing situation - even though he made large payments initially, including for improvements.

The political party said he should be summoned front of MPs to give testimony about his lease of his lodge.

But last Thursday, the government refused to give parliamentarians time to debate the prince's status or his home, despite growing pressure 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
• UK Royal Family
• King Charles III