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During a visit to a cathedral in Staffordshire on the start of the week, the King was shouted at by a protester who asked him about Prince Andrew's connections with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.

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

Despite the protest, there were large groups of well-wishers and cheers for the King, who was visiting the region for an engagement.

The Duke of York's connections with Epstein have been under close examination in the past few weeks. The prince, who gave up his royal duties earlier this month, has repeatedly denied any misconduct.

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

The King ignored the questions but continued greeting supporters, some of whom chanted "God Save The King". One fan can be heard requesting him for a embrace.

Another woman outside the cathedral was also heard telling the protester to "leave" and to "be quiet".

Controversy Reignited by Posthumous Publication

The scandal over the Duke of York's connections to Jeffrey Epstein has been brought back into focus by sexual abuse claims repeated in Virginia Giuffre's posthumously-published book.

In the memoir, Ms Giuffre alleges she had sexual encounters with the royal on three separate occasions, including one instance with Jeffrey Epstein and "eight other young girls"

Prince Andrew, who reached a out-of-court agreement with Ms Giuffre in recent years, has consistently denied any wrongdoing. In a previous interview, he told a news program he did not recall meeting Ms Giuffre "ever", and that they "never had any sort of sexual contact."

Fresh Questions About Lifestyle and Housing

But in recent times, new inquiries have been asked about how he is able to finance his way of life 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 scrutiny over his living arrangements - even though he made significant contributions up front, including for renovations.

The Liberal Democrats said he should be summoned front of members of parliament to give testimony about his lease of his residence.

But last Thursday, the government refused to give MPs time to discuss the royal'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 relocate of his current residence - or where he might reside.

Associated Issues

• The Duke of York
• British Monarchy
• The Monarch