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In the course of 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 Jeffrey Epstein.

The individual demanded to know how long the monarch had been known about his brother's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, and also questioned whether he had instructed the police to "cover up" for Andrew.

Despite the protest, there were large groups of well-wishers and cheers for the King, who was visiting the region for an engagement.

Prince Andrew's links with Jeffrey Epstein have been under intense scrutiny in recent weeks. The royal, who gave up his titles earlier this month, has strongly denied any wrongdoing.

"For how long have you known about Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein? Have you asked the authorities to cover up for him?"

The King did not respond but carried on meeting supporters, some of whom shouted "Long live the King". One supporter can be overheard asking him for a embrace.

A female bystander outside the venue was also heard telling the heckler to "leave" and to "be quiet".

Controversy Revived by Posthumous Publication

The controversy over the Duke of York's connections to Jeffrey Epstein has been reignited by sexual abuse claims repeated in Ms. Giuffre's posthumously-published memoir.

In the memoir, the accuser claims she had sex with the prince on multiple times, including one instance with Epstein and "eight other young girls"

Andrew, who reached a financial settlement with the plaintiff in 2022, has repeatedly denied any misconduct. In 2019, he told a news program he did not recall meeting her "at all", and that they "did not have any sort of intimate relations."

New Inquiries About Finances and Housing

But in recent times, fresh questions have been asked about how he is able to fund his lifestyle despite not being a active member of the royal family.

The revelation 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 before MPs to give testimony about his lease of his residence.

But last Thursday, the government declined to give parliamentarians time to debate the prince's titles 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 home - or where he might go.

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