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In the course of a engagement to Lichfield Cathedral on the start of the week, King Charles was shouted at by a man who questioned him about Prince Andrew's relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

The individual asked how long the King had been known about his brother's association with Epstein, and also raised doubts about whether he had instructed the authorities to "cover up" for Prince Andrew.

Amid the protest, there were large groups of fans and cheers for the King, who was visiting the region for an event.

Prince Andrew's connections with Jeffrey Epstein have been under close examination in recent weeks. The prince, who gave up his royal duties earlier this month, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing.

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

The monarch remained silent but continued meeting fans, some of whom shouted "Long live the King". One supporter can be heard asking him for a embrace.

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

Controversy Reignited by Posthumous Publication

The scandal over Prince Andrew's links to Epstein has been reignited by misconduct allegations detailed in Virginia Giuffre's posthumously-published book.

In the memoir, Ms Giuffre alleges she had sex with the royal on multiple times, including once with Jeffrey Epstein and "several other minors"

Prince Andrew, who agreed to a financial settlement with the plaintiff in 2022, has consistently denied any wrongdoing. In 2019, he told a news program he did not recall meeting her "at all", and that they "never had any sort of sexual contact."

New Inquiries About Finances and Living Arrangements

But in recent times, fresh questions have been asked about how he is able to finance his lifestyle despite not being a active member of the royal family.

The disclosure that he has only ever paid a nominal fee on his Windsor mansion has intensified the examination over his living arrangements - even though he made significant contributions initially, including for renovations.

The political party said he should be called in before MPs to give testimony about his rental agreement of his residence.

But last Thursday, the authorities declined to give parliamentarians time to discuss the prince's status or his home, despite increasing calls for scrutiny.

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.

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