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In the course of a engagement to Lichfield Cathedral on Monday, King Charles was confronted by a protester who questioned him about his brother's links with convicted sex offender Epstein.

The protester inquired how long the monarch had been aware about his brother's relationship with Epstein, and also questioned whether he had asked the police to "cover up" for Prince Andrew.

Amid the heckling, there were crowds of supporters and cheers for the monarch, who was visiting Staffordshire for an event.

The Duke of York's links with Jeffrey Epstein have been under close examination in recent weeks. The prince, who relinquished his royal duties earlier this month, has categorically denied any wrongdoing.

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

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

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

Controversy Reignited by Memoir

The scandal over Prince Andrew's links to Jeffrey Epstein has been brought back into focus by misconduct claims repeated in Virginia Giuffre's recently released book.

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

Prince Andrew, who agreed to a financial settlement with the plaintiff in 2022, has consistently denied any wrongdoing. In a previous interview, he told a news program he did not remember meeting Ms Giuffre "at all", and that they "never had any sort of intimate relations."

New Inquiries Over Lifestyle 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 disclosure that he has only ever paid a token annual rent on his Windsor mansion has heightened the scrutiny over his housing situation - even though he made large payments initially, including for renovations.

The political party said he should be called in front of members of parliament to give evidence about his rental agreement of his residence.

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

Buckingham Palace has not commented on whether the Duke of York might relocate of his current residence - or where he might go.

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