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In the course of a engagement to a cathedral in Staffordshire on the start of the week, King Charles was shouted at by a protester who asked him about Prince Andrew's relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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

Amid the heckling, there were large groups of fans and cheers for the monarch, who was in the region for an event.

The Duke of York's connections with Jeffrey Epstein have been under renewed focus in recent weeks. The prince, who gave up his titles earlier this month, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing.

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

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

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

Controversy Reignited by Memoir

The controversy over Prince Andrew's connections to Epstein has been reignited by sexual abuse claims repeated in Ms. Giuffre's recently released memoir.

In the memoir, Ms Giuffre says she had sex with the royal on multiple times, including once with Epstein and "eight other young girls"

Prince Andrew, who agreed to a out-of-court agreement with the plaintiff in recent years, has consistently denied any misconduct. In 2019, he told a news program he did not recall meeting her "at all", and that they "never had any sort of intimate relations."

Fresh Questions About Lifestyle and Housing

But in recent times, new inquiries have been raised about how he is able to fund his lifestyle despite not being a working royal.

The revelation that he has only ever paid a token annual rent on his Royal Lodge has intensified the examination over his housing situation - even though he made significant contributions initially, including for improvements.

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

But last week, the authorities refused to give parliamentarians time to debate the royal's status or his residence, despite increasing calls for scrutiny.

Buckingham Palace has not commented on whether the Duke of York might move out of his home - or where he might go.

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