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During a visit to Lichfield Cathedral on the start of the week, King Charles was shouted at by a protester who questioned him about Prince Andrew's connections with convicted sex offender Epstein.

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

Despite the protest, there were throngs of fans and applause for the monarch, who was in Staffordshire for an engagement.

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

"How long have you known about Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein? Have you asked the police to cover up for him?"

The King remained silent but carried on meeting fans, some of whom chanted "God Save The King". One fan can be heard asking him for a embrace.

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

Scandal Reignited by Posthumous Publication

The controversy over Prince Andrew's connections to Epstein has been reignited by misconduct allegations repeated in Ms. Giuffre's posthumously-published book.

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

Prince Andrew, who reached a out-of-court agreement with Ms Giuffre in recent years, has consistently denied any wrongdoing. In a previous interview, he told a news program he did not recall meeting Ms Giuffre "at all", and that they "never had any sort of intimate relations."

Fresh Questions 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 active member of the royal family.

The revelation that he has only ever paid a nominal fee on his Windsor mansion has heightened the examination over his housing situation - even though he made large payments initially, including for improvements.

The Liberal Democrats said he should be called in before members of parliament to give testimony about his rental agreement of his lodge.

But last Thursday, the government declined to give MPs time to debate the royal's status or his residence, despite increasing calls for scrutiny.

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

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