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In the course of a engagement to Lichfield Cathedral on Monday, King Charles was shouted at by a protester who asked him about Prince Andrew's links with convicted sex offender Epstein.

The individual demanded to know how long the monarch had been known about his sibling's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, and also raised doubts about whether he had instructed the police to "hide" for Andrew.

Despite the heckling, there were large groups of well-wishers and applause for the King, who was in Staffordshire for an engagement.

The Duke of York's connections with Jeffrey Epstein have been under close examination in the past few weeks. The royal, who gave up his royal duties earlier this month, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing.

"For how long have you known about Andrew and Epstein? Have you asked the police to conceal for him?"

The King ignored the questions but carried on greeting supporters, some of whom shouted "God Save The King". One fan can be heard asking him for a embrace.

A female bystander outside the cathedral was also observed telling the protester to "leave" 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 Virginia Giuffre's posthumously-published memoir.

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

Prince Andrew, who agreed to a out-of-court agreement with Ms Giuffre in recent years, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing. In 2019, he told a news program he did not remember meeting her "at all", and that they "did not have any sort of intimate relations."

Fresh Questions About Lifestyle and Housing

But recently, new inquiries have been raised about how he is able to finance 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 intensified the examination over his housing situation - even though he made large payments initially, 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 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 Prince Andrew might move out of his current residence - or where he might go.

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