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During a visit to a cathedral in Staffordshire on the start of the week, King Charles was heckled by a protester who questioned him about his brother's relationship with convicted sex offender Epstein.

The man asked how long the monarch had been aware about his brother's relationship with Epstein, and also raised doubts about whether he had instructed the authorities to "conceal" for Andrew.

Amid the heckling, there were large groups of well-wishers and applause for the monarch, who was in Staffordshire for an engagement.

The Duke of York's links 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.

"For how long have you been aware about Prince Andrew and Epstein? Have you asked the authorities to cover up for him?"

The King did not respond but carried on greeting fans, some of whom shouted "God Save The King". One fan can be overheard asking him for a embrace.

Another woman outside the venue was also heard telling the protester to "leave" and to "shut up".

Controversy Reignited by Posthumous Publication

The scandal over the Duke of York's connections to Epstein has been brought back into focus by sexual abuse allegations repeated in Virginia Giuffre's recently released book.

In the publication, the accuser alleges she had sexual encounters with the prince on three separate occasions, including once with Epstein and "eight other young girls"

Prince Andrew, who agreed to a out-of-court agreement with the plaintiff in recent years, has repeatedly denied any misconduct. In a previous interview, he told a news program he did not remember meeting Ms Giuffre "at all", and that they "never had any sort of intimate relations."

New Inquiries About Lifestyle and Living Arrangements

But recently, new inquiries have been raised 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 intensified the examination over his living arrangements - even though he made significant contributions up front, including for renovations.

The political party said he should be summoned before MPs to give evidence about his rental agreement of his residence.

But last Thursday, the government declined to give MPs time to debate the royal's titles or his residence, despite growing pressure for scrutiny.

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

Associated Issues

• The Duke of York
• British Monarchy
• King Charles III