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In the course of a visit to Lichfield Cathedral on the start of the week, King Charles was shouted at by a protester who asked him about his brother's links with convicted sex offender Epstein.

The individual asked how long the monarch had been known about his sibling's association with Jeffrey Epstein, and also questioned whether he had instructed the authorities to "hide" for Andrew.

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

The Duke of York's associations with Jeffrey Epstein have been under renewed focus in the past few weeks. The prince, who relinquished his titles earlier this month, has repeatedly denied any misconduct.

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

The monarch remained silent but continued greeting supporters, some of whom chanted "God Save The King". One supporter can be heard requesting him for a embrace.

A female bystander outside the cathedral was also observed telling the heckler to "go away" and to "be quiet".

Scandal Revived by Memoir

The controversy over Prince Andrew's links to Jeffrey Epstein has been reignited by misconduct claims detailed in Ms. Giuffre's posthumously-published book.

In the memoir, the accuser says she had sex with the royal on three separate occasions, including one instance with Jeffrey Epstein and "several other minors"

Andrew, who agreed to a out-of-court agreement with the plaintiff in recent years, 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 intimate relations."

New Inquiries About Lifestyle and Living Arrangements

But in recent times, new inquiries have been asked about how he is able to finance his way of life despite not being a active member of the royal family.

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

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 Thursday, the government declined to give parliamentarians time to discuss the royal's status or his residence, despite increasing calls for investigation.

Buckingham Palace has not issued a statement on whether Prince Andrew might move out of his home - or where he might reside.

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