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During a public appearance to a cathedral in Staffordshire on the start of the week, King Charles was shouted at by a protester who questioned him about his brother's connections with disgraced financier Epstein.

The individual inquired how long the monarch had been aware about his sibling's association with Jeffrey Epstein, and also raised doubts about whether he had asked the police to "conceal" for Prince Andrew.

Despite the heckling, there were crowds of fans and applause for the monarch, who was in Staffordshire for an ceremony.

The Duke of York's associations with Epstein have been under intense scrutiny in recent weeks. The prince, who gave up his titles earlier this month, has categorically denied any wrongdoing.

"For how long have you known about Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein? Did you request the police to conceal for Andrew?"

The King remained silent but continued meeting supporters, some of whom shouted "God Save The King". One fan can be overheard asking him for a hug.

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

Controversy Revived by Memoir

The scandal over the Duke of York's connections to Jeffrey Epstein has been revived by misconduct allegations detailed in Ms. Giuffre's recently released memoir.

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

Prince Andrew, who agreed to a out-of-court agreement with the plaintiff in 2022, has consistently denied any misconduct. In a previous interview, he told a news program he did not remember meeting Ms Giuffre "ever", and that they "never had any sort of sexual contact."

Fresh Questions Over Lifestyle and Housing

But recently, new inquiries have been asked about how he is able to fund his lifestyle despite not being a working royal.

The disclosure that he has only ever paid a nominal fee on his Windsor mansion has intensified the examination over his living arrangements - even though he made significant contributions up front, including for renovations.

The Liberal Democrats said he should be summoned front of members of parliament to give evidence about his lease of his lodge.

But last week, the government refused to give parliamentarians time to discuss the prince's status or his home, despite growing pressure for investigation.

The royal household has not commented on whether Prince Andrew might relocate of his home - or where he might go.

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