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In the course of a engagement to Lichfield Cathedral on the start of the week, King Charles was heckled by a individual who asked him about his brother's connections with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

The man asked how long the King had been aware about his brother's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, and also raised doubts about whether he had instructed the authorities to "conceal" for Prince Andrew.

Amid the protest, there were throngs of supporters and cheers for the King, who was visiting Staffordshire for an event.

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

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

The King ignored the questions but carried on meeting supporters, some of whom shouted "Long live the King". One fan can be heard requesting him for a embrace.

Another woman outside the venue was also observed telling the heckler to "leave" and to "shut up".

Scandal Revived by Posthumous Publication

The controversy over the Duke of York's links to Jeffrey Epstein has been brought back into focus by sexual abuse allegations detailed in Virginia Giuffre's recently released book.

In the memoir, Ms Giuffre claims she had sex with the royal on three separate occasions, including one instance with Jeffrey Epstein and "eight other young girls"

Prince Andrew, who agreed to a out-of-court agreement with Ms Giuffre in 2022, has consistently denied any wrongdoing. In 2019, he told BBC Newsnight he did not recall meeting her "ever", and that they "never had any sort of sexual contact."

Fresh Questions Over Finances and Living Arrangements

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 nominal fee on his Windsor mansion has intensified the examination over his living arrangements - even though he made significant contributions initially, including for improvements.

The political party said he should be called in before MPs to give evidence about his lease of his lodge.

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

Buckingham Palace has not commented on whether Prince Andrew might move out of his home - or where he might reside.

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