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During a visit to Lichfield Cathedral on the start of the week, King Charles was confronted by a man who asked him about his brother's links with convicted sex offender Epstein.

The man demanded to know how long the King had been known about his brother's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, and also questioned whether he had asked the police to "hide" for Prince Andrew.

Despite the protest, there were crowds of well-wishers and applause for the King, who was visiting the region for an event.

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

"For how long have you been aware about Prince Andrew and Epstein? Did you request the police to conceal for him?"

The monarch ignored the questions but continued meeting fans, some of whom shouted "God Save The King". One supporter can be overheard requesting him for a embrace.

A female bystander outside the cathedral was also heard telling the heckler to "go away" and to "shut up".

Scandal Reignited by Posthumous Publication

The controversy over Prince Andrew's connections to Jeffrey Epstein has been revived by misconduct claims repeated in Ms. Giuffre's posthumously-published memoir.

In the publication, Ms Giuffre claims she had sexual encounters with the prince on multiple times, including once with Epstein and "eight other young girls"

Prince Andrew, who reached a financial settlement with the plaintiff in recent years, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing. In 2019, he told BBC Newsnight he did not recall meeting Ms Giuffre "at all", and that they "never had any sort of sexual contact."

New Inquiries Over Finances and Housing

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

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

The Liberal Democrats said he should be summoned before MPs to give testimony about his lease of his lodge.

But last Thursday, the government refused to give parliamentarians time to debate the royal's titles or his residence, despite increasing calls for investigation.

Buckingham Palace has not issued a statement on whether Prince Andrew might relocate of his current residence - or where he might reside.

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