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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 heckled by a man who asked him about his brother's links with disgraced financier Epstein.

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

Despite the protest, there were large groups of supporters and applause for the monarch, who was visiting Staffordshire for an engagement.

Prince Andrew's connections with Jeffrey Epstein have been under intense scrutiny in the past few weeks. The royal, who gave up his titles earlier this month, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing.

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

The King ignored the questions but continued meeting fans, some of whom shouted "Long live the King". One supporter can be heard asking him for a hug.

A female bystander outside the venue was also observed telling the protester to "go away" and to "be quiet".

Scandal Revived by Posthumous Publication

The scandal over the Duke of York's links to Jeffrey Epstein has been revived by misconduct allegations detailed in Virginia Giuffre's posthumously-published book.

In the publication, the accuser says she had sex with the prince on multiple times, including once with Jeffrey Epstein and "several other minors"

Prince Andrew, who agreed to 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 remember meeting her "ever", and that they "did not have any sort of sexual contact."

New Inquiries Over Lifestyle and Housing

But recently, fresh questions have been raised about how he is able to fund his lifestyle 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 heightened the examination over his living arrangements - even though he made significant contributions up front, including for improvements.

The political party said he should be summoned front of members of parliament to give evidence about his rental agreement of his lodge.

But last Thursday, the government refused to give parliamentarians time to debate the prince's status or his residence, despite increasing calls for scrutiny.

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

Associated Issues

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