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In the course of a engagement to a cathedral in Staffordshire on Monday, the King was confronted by a man who asked him about his brother's links with convicted sex offender Epstein.

The protester asked how long the King had been aware about his brother's association with Epstein, and also questioned whether he had instructed the police to "cover up" for Andrew.

Amid the protest, there were crowds of supporters and cheers for the monarch, who was in the region for an engagement.

The Duke of York's connections with Epstein have been under renewed focus in recent weeks. The royal, who relinquished his titles earlier this month, has categorically denied any wrongdoing.

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

The King ignored the questions but carried on meeting fans, some of whom shouted "Long live the King". One fan can be heard requesting him for a embrace.

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

Scandal Revived by Memoir

The scandal over Prince Andrew's links to Epstein has been revived by sexual abuse allegations repeated in Virginia Giuffre's recently released memoir.

In the memoir, the accuser alleges she had sexual encounters with the prince on multiple times, including once with Jeffrey Epstein and "eight other young girls"

Prince Andrew, who reached a financial settlement with the plaintiff in recent years, has consistently denied any wrongdoing. In 2019, he told BBC Newsnight he did not recall meeting Ms Giuffre "ever", and that they "did not have any sort of sexual contact."

Fresh Questions Over Lifestyle and Living Arrangements

But recently, fresh questions have been raised about how he is able to finance his way of life despite not being a working royal.

The revelation 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 large payments up front, including for renovations.

The political party said he should be summoned before members of parliament to give testimony about his rental agreement of his residence.

But last Thursday, the authorities declined to give MPs time to discuss the royal's status or his residence, despite growing pressure for investigation.

Buckingham Palace has not issued a statement on whether Prince Andrew might relocate of his home - or where he might go.

Associated Issues

• Prince Andrew
• British Monarchy
• The Monarch