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During a engagement to Lichfield Cathedral on the start of the week, King Charles was shouted at by a individual who questioned him about Prince Andrew's connections with disgraced financier Epstein.

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

Amid the protest, there were crowds of well-wishers and applause for the King, who was visiting Staffordshire for an event.

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

"How long have you known about Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein? Have you asked the authorities to cover up for Andrew?"

The King did not respond but continued meeting fans, some of whom shouted "Long live the King". One fan can be overheard requesting him for a embrace.

A female bystander outside the venue was also heard telling the protester to "leave" and to "shut up".

Scandal Revived by Posthumous Publication

The controversy over the Duke of York's links to Epstein has been reignited by sexual abuse claims repeated in Ms. Giuffre's posthumously-published book.

In the publication, the accuser claims she had sexual encounters with the prince on multiple times, including one instance with Jeffrey Epstein and "eight other young girls"

Andrew, who agreed to a financial settlement with the plaintiff in 2022, has consistently denied any wrongdoing. In a previous interview, he told BBC Newsnight he did not remember meeting Ms Giuffre "at all", and that they "did not have any sort of intimate relations."

New Inquiries About Lifestyle and Housing

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

The revelation that he has only ever paid a nominal fee on his Royal Lodge has heightened the scrutiny over his housing situation - even though he made large payments up front, including for improvements.

The political party said he should be called in front of members of parliament to give evidence about his lease of his lodge.

But last week, the government refused to give parliamentarians time to discuss the royal's titles or his home, despite growing pressure for investigation.

Buckingham Palace has not commented on whether Prince Andrew might move out of his home - or where he might go.

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