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

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

Amid the protest, there were crowds of supporters and cheers for the monarch, who was in Staffordshire for an engagement.

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

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

The monarch ignored the questions but carried on greeting supporters, some of whom chanted "Long live the King". One supporter can be heard asking him for a hug.

Another woman outside the cathedral was also heard telling the protester to "go away" and to "shut up".

Scandal Revived by Posthumous Publication

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

In the publication, the accuser alleges she had sex with the royal on multiple times, including once with Jeffrey Epstein and "several other minors"

Prince Andrew, who reached a financial settlement with Ms Giuffre in recent years, has consistently denied any misconduct. In 2019, he told a news program he did not remember meeting Ms Giuffre "at all", and that they "did not have any sort of sexual contact."

Fresh Questions About Lifestyle and Living Arrangements

But recently, new inquiries have been asked about how he is able to finance his lifestyle despite not being a working royal.

The disclosure that he has only ever paid a nominal fee on his Windsor mansion has intensified the scrutiny over his housing situation - even though he made significant contributions initially, including for improvements.

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

But last week, the authorities declined to give MPs time to discuss the royal's titles or his residence, despite increasing calls for investigation.

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

Associated Issues

• The Duke of York
• UK Royal Family
• King Charles III