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In the course of a visit to a cathedral in Staffordshire on Monday, King Charles was shouted at by a individual who asked him about his brother's connections with disgraced financier Epstein.

The man inquired how long the monarch had been known about his sibling's relationship with Epstein, and also raised doubts about whether he had asked the police to "hide" for Andrew.

Amid the heckling, there were crowds of well-wishers and cheers for the monarch, who was in the region for an engagement.

Prince Andrew's associations with Jeffrey Epstein have been under renewed focus in recent weeks. The royal, who relinquished his titles earlier this month, has categorically denied any misconduct.

"How long have you been aware about Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein? Have you asked the authorities to conceal for him?"

The King remained silent but carried on greeting supporters, some of whom chanted "Long live the King". One supporter can be overheard asking him for a hug.

Another woman outside the venue was also observed telling the protester to "leave" and to "shut up".

Controversy Reignited by Memoir

The controversy over the Duke of York's links to Epstein has been brought back into focus by misconduct claims detailed in Ms. Giuffre's recently released book.

In the publication, the accuser says she had sexual encounters with the royal on multiple times, including one instance with Jeffrey Epstein and "several other minors"

Andrew, who agreed to a out-of-court agreement with the plaintiff in 2022, has consistently denied any misconduct. In a previous interview, he told a news program he did not remember meeting Ms Giuffre "at all", and that they "never had any sort of intimate relations."

Fresh Questions Over Finances and Housing

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

The revelation that he has only ever paid a nominal fee on his Royal Lodge has intensified the examination over his living arrangements - even though he made significant contributions up front, including for renovations.

The Liberal Democrats said he should be called in before members of parliament to give evidence about his lease of his residence.

But last Thursday, the authorities declined to give MPs time to debate the royal's titles or his home, despite growing pressure for investigation.

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

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