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In the course of a engagement to Lichfield Cathedral on the start of the week, King Charles was heckled by a individual who questioned him about Prince Andrew's relationship with disgraced financier Epstein.

The protester asked how long the monarch had been aware about his brother's association with Epstein, and also questioned whether he had asked the police to "conceal" for Prince Andrew.

Amid the heckling, there were crowds of fans and cheers for the monarch, who was in the region for an ceremony.

Prince Andrew's links with Epstein have been under intense scrutiny in the past few weeks. The prince, who relinquished his titles earlier this month, has categorically denied any misconduct.

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

The King ignored the questions but carried on greeting supporters, some of whom shouted "Long live the King". One supporter can be overheard requesting him for a embrace.

A female bystander outside the cathedral was also observed telling the heckler to "go away" and to "shut up".

Scandal Reignited by Memoir

The scandal over Prince Andrew's links to Epstein has been revived by misconduct claims repeated in Ms. Giuffre's posthumously-published book.

In the publication, Ms Giuffre alleges she had sexual encounters with the royal on multiple times, including one instance with Jeffrey Epstein and "several other minors"

Andrew, who reached a financial settlement with the plaintiff in 2022, has consistently denied any wrongdoing. In 2019, he told BBC Newsnight he did not recall meeting Ms Giuffre "at all", and that they "did not have any sort of intimate relations."

New Inquiries Over Lifestyle and Living Arrangements

But in recent times, new inquiries have been asked about how he is able to finance his way of life despite not being a active member of the royal family.

The disclosure that he has only ever paid a nominal fee on his Royal Lodge has heightened the examination over his living arrangements - even though he made significant contributions up front, including for improvements.

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

But last Thursday, the authorities refused to give parliamentarians time to debate the prince's status or his home, despite increasing calls for investigation.

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

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