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During a engagement to Lichfield Cathedral on Monday, King Charles was shouted at by a protester who questioned him about his brother's connections with convicted sex offender Epstein.

The man demanded to know how long the King had been known about his sibling's association with Epstein, and also questioned whether he had instructed the police to "conceal" for Andrew.

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

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

"For how long have you been aware about Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein? Have you asked the authorities to conceal for Andrew?"

The King remained silent but carried on meeting supporters, 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 heckler to "leave" and to "shut up".

Scandal Revived by Posthumous Publication

The controversy over Prince Andrew's links to Epstein has been revived by sexual abuse allegations detailed in Ms. Giuffre's recently released memoir.

In the publication, the accuser alleges she had sexual encounters with the prince on three separate occasions, including one instance with Epstein and "eight other young girls"

Prince Andrew, who reached a out-of-court agreement with the plaintiff in recent years, has consistently denied any wrongdoing. In a previous interview, he told a news program he did not remember meeting her "ever", and that they "did not have any sort of intimate relations."

Fresh Questions About Finances and Living Arrangements

But recently, new inquiries have been raised about how he is able to fund his lifestyle despite not being a active member of the royal family.

The revelation that he has only ever paid a nominal fee on his Royal Lodge has heightened the examination over his housing situation - even though he made significant contributions up front, including for renovations.

The Liberal Democrats said he should be summoned front of members of parliament to give evidence about his rental agreement of his residence.

But last Thursday, the government declined to give MPs time to discuss the royal's titles or his home, despite growing pressure for scrutiny.

Buckingham Palace has not issued a statement on whether Prince Andrew might move out of his home - or where he might go.

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