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In the course of a engagement to Lichfield Cathedral on the start of the week, King Charles was confronted by a individual who questioned him about Prince Andrew's links with convicted sex offender Epstein.

The man asked how long the monarch had been known about his sibling's association with Jeffrey Epstein, and also questioned whether he had instructed the authorities to "cover up" for Prince Andrew.

Despite the heckling, there were large groups of well-wishers and applause for the King, who was visiting the region for an event.

The Duke of York's connections with Epstein have been under close examination in the past few weeks. The prince, who relinquished his titles earlier this month, has strongly denied any wrongdoing.

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

The monarch did not respond but carried on meeting fans, some of whom shouted "God Save The King". One fan can be heard requesting him for a embrace.

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

Scandal Reignited by Memoir

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

In the memoir, Ms Giuffre says she had sexual encounters with the royal on three separate occasions, including one instance with Jeffrey Epstein and "several other minors"

Prince Andrew, who reached a financial settlement with Ms Giuffre in 2022, has consistently denied any misconduct. In a previous interview, he told BBC Newsnight he did not recall meeting her "at all", and that they "never had any sort of sexual contact."

New Inquiries About Lifestyle and Living Arrangements

But in recent times, fresh questions have been asked about how he is able to fund 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 heightened the examination over his living arrangements - even though he made large payments up front, including for renovations.

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

But last Thursday, the authorities refused to give parliamentarians time to debate the prince's titles or his home, despite growing pressure for investigation.

Buckingham Palace has not commented on whether Prince Andrew might relocate of his home - or where he might go.

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