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During a engagement to a cathedral in Staffordshire on the start of the week, King Charles was heckled by a man who asked him about his brother's connections with convicted sex offender Epstein.

The individual asked how long the King had been aware about his sibling's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, and also raised doubts about whether he had asked the police to "conceal" for Andrew.

Amid the heckling, there were throngs of supporters and applause for the King, who was visiting Staffordshire for an engagement.

Prince Andrew's associations with Epstein have been under renewed focus in recent weeks. The royal, who gave up his titles earlier this month, has categorically denied any wrongdoing.

"For how long have you been aware about Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein? Did you request the police to cover up for Andrew?"

The monarch remained silent but continued greeting fans, some of whom chanted "God Save The King". One supporter can be overheard asking him for a hug.

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

Controversy Revived by Posthumous Publication

The controversy over the Duke of York's links to Jeffrey Epstein has been reignited by sexual abuse claims repeated in Ms. Giuffre's recently released book.

In the publication, the accuser says she had sex with the royal on three separate occasions, including once with Jeffrey Epstein and "eight other young girls"

Andrew, who reached a financial settlement with Ms Giuffre in recent years, has repeatedly denied any misconduct. In 2019, he told a news program he did not remember meeting her "at all", and that they "never had any sort of sexual contact."

New Inquiries About 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 Windsor mansion has heightened the scrutiny over his housing situation - even though he made large payments up front, 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 authorities refused to give MPs time to debate the royal's status or his home, despite increasing calls for scrutiny.

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

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