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

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

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

The Duke of York's links with Epstein have been under renewed focus in recent weeks. The prince, who relinquished his titles earlier this month, has repeatedly denied any misconduct.

"How long have you known about Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein? Have you asked the police to conceal for Andrew?"

The King remained silent but carried on greeting fans, some of whom chanted "God Save The King". One supporter can be heard requesting him for a embrace.

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

Scandal Reignited by Posthumous Publication

The scandal over the Duke of York's connections to Epstein has been brought back into focus by sexual abuse claims detailed in Virginia Giuffre's recently released book.

In the memoir, Ms Giuffre claims she had sex with the royal on multiple times, including one instance with Epstein and "eight other young girls"

Andrew, who agreed to a out-of-court agreement with Ms Giuffre in recent years, has consistently denied any misconduct. In 2019, he told a news program he did not recall meeting her "at all", and that they "did not have any sort of sexual contact."

Fresh Questions Over Lifestyle and Housing

But in recent times, fresh questions have been raised about how he is able to finance 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 Royal Lodge has intensified the examination over his housing situation - even though he made large payments initially, including for improvements.

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

But last Thursday, the authorities refused to give MPs time to discuss the royal's status or his home, despite increasing calls for scrutiny.

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

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