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During a engagement to Lichfield Cathedral on Monday, King Charles was shouted at by a individual who asked him about his brother's links with disgraced financier Epstein.

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

Amid the heckling, there were large groups of supporters and applause for the King, who was visiting the region for an ceremony.

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

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

The monarch ignored the questions but carried on meeting fans, some of whom chanted "Long live the King". One supporter can be overheard asking him for a embrace.

Another woman outside the cathedral was also observed telling the heckler to "go away" and to "shut up".

Scandal Reignited by Memoir

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

In the publication, Ms Giuffre claims she had sex with the prince on three separate occasions, including once with Epstein and "several other minors"

Prince Andrew, who agreed to a financial settlement with the plaintiff in 2022, has repeatedly 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 sexual contact."

Fresh Questions Over Lifestyle and Housing

But in recent times, new inquiries have been raised about how he is able to fund his way of life 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 heightened the scrutiny over his living arrangements - even though he made large payments initially, including for renovations.

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

But last Thursday, the government declined to give parliamentarians time to discuss the royal's status or his residence, despite growing pressure for scrutiny.

Buckingham Palace 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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