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During a engagement to Lichfield Cathedral on Monday, King Charles was heckled by a individual who asked him about Prince Andrew's connections with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.

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

Amid the protest, there were large groups of supporters and applause for the monarch, who was visiting the region for an ceremony.

The Duke of York's links with Jeffrey Epstein have been under renewed focus in the past few weeks. The prince, who relinquished his royal duties earlier this month, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing.

"How long have you known about Prince Andrew and Epstein? Have you asked the police to cover up for Andrew?"

The monarch remained silent but carried on meeting supporters, some of whom shouted "God Save The King". One supporter can be heard requesting him for a embrace.

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

Controversy Revived by Memoir

The controversy over the Duke of York's links to Jeffrey Epstein has been revived by sexual abuse allegations repeated in Virginia Giuffre's posthumously-published memoir.

In the publication, the accuser claims she had sex with the prince on three separate occasions, including one instance with Epstein and "several other minors"

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

Fresh Questions About Lifestyle and Living Arrangements

But in recent times, new inquiries 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 token annual rent on his Windsor mansion has heightened the scrutiny over his living arrangements - even though he made large payments initially, including for improvements.

The Liberal Democrats said he should be called in front of members of parliament to give testimony about his rental agreement of his lodge.

But last week, the government refused to give parliamentarians time to debate the prince's titles or his residence, despite increasing calls for scrutiny.

The royal household has not issued a statement on whether Prince Andrew might move out of his current residence - or where he might go.

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