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In the course of a engagement to Lichfield Cathedral on Monday, King Charles was shouted at by a individual who questioned him about his brother's connections with disgraced financier Epstein.

The man asked how long the monarch had been aware about his sibling's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, and also questioned whether he had asked the authorities to "conceal" for Prince Andrew.

Amid the heckling, there were large groups of supporters and applause for the King, who was in the region for an ceremony.

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

"How long have you been aware about Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein? Did you request the police to conceal for him?"

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

Another woman outside the venue was also observed telling the heckler to "go away" and to "be quiet".

Controversy Reignited by Posthumous Publication

The scandal over Prince Andrew's links to Jeffrey Epstein has been brought back into focus by sexual abuse allegations repeated in Ms. Giuffre's posthumously-published book.

In the memoir, the accuser claims she had sex with the prince on three separate occasions, including once with Epstein and "several other minors"

Andrew, who reached a out-of-court agreement with Ms Giuffre in 2022, has repeatedly denied any misconduct. In a previous interview, he told BBC Newsnight he did not recall meeting her "ever", and that they "never had any sort of intimate relations."

Fresh Questions Over Finances and Living Arrangements

But in recent times, fresh questions 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 Windsor mansion has intensified the examination over his housing situation - even though he made significant contributions initially, including for improvements.

The Liberal Democrats said he should be summoned before MPs to give testimony about his rental agreement of his residence.

But last week, the authorities refused to give parliamentarians time to discuss the prince's titles or his home, despite increasing calls for investigation.

The royal household has not issued a statement on whether the Duke of York might relocate of his home - or where he might go.

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