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In the course of a visit to a cathedral in Staffordshire on Monday, King Charles was shouted at by a protester who questioned him about Prince Andrew's connections with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

The individual asked how long the monarch had been known about his sibling's association with Epstein, and also raised doubts about whether he had asked the authorities to "hide" for Andrew.

Amid the protest, there were crowds of supporters and cheers for the monarch, who was visiting the region for an ceremony.

The Duke of York's associations with Jeffrey Epstein have been under close examination in the past few weeks. The royal, who relinquished his royal duties earlier this month, has repeatedly denied any misconduct.

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

The monarch did not respond but carried on meeting supporters, some of whom shouted "Long live the King". One fan can be heard asking him for a hug.

A female bystander outside the cathedral was also heard telling the heckler to "leave" and to "be quiet".

Scandal Revived by Memoir

The controversy over the Duke of York's links to Jeffrey Epstein has been reignited by sexual abuse allegations detailed in Ms. Giuffre's posthumously-published book.

In the memoir, Ms Giuffre alleges she had sex with the royal on multiple times, including once with Epstein and "several other minors"

Prince Andrew, who reached a out-of-court agreement with the plaintiff in 2022, has repeatedly denied any misconduct. In a previous interview, he told BBC Newsnight he did not remember meeting her "ever", and that they "never had any sort of sexual contact."

Fresh Questions Over Lifestyle 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 token annual rent on his Royal Lodge has intensified the examination over his living arrangements - even though he made large payments initially, including for renovations.

The political party said he should be summoned front of members of parliament to give evidence about his rental agreement of his lodge.

But last Thursday, the government declined to give parliamentarians time to discuss the royal's status or his residence, despite growing pressure for investigation.

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

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