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In the course of a visit to a cathedral in Staffordshire on Monday, King Charles was shouted at by a individual who asked him about his brother's connections with disgraced financier Epstein.

The individual demanded to know how long the monarch had been known about his sibling's association with Jeffrey Epstein, and also questioned whether he had asked the authorities to "conceal" for Prince Andrew.

Despite the protest, there were crowds of supporters and applause for the King, who was in the region for an event.

The Duke of York's associations with Epstein have been under intense scrutiny in recent weeks. The prince, who relinquished his titles earlier this month, has strongly denied any misconduct.

"How long have you known about Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein? Did you request the police to cover up for Andrew?"

The monarch ignored the questions but carried on greeting fans, some of whom chanted "Long live the King". One fan can be overheard requesting him for a embrace.

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

Scandal Reignited by Posthumous Publication

The scandal over Prince Andrew's links to Epstein has been revived by sexual abuse allegations repeated in Ms. Giuffre's posthumously-published memoir.

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

Prince Andrew, who agreed to a financial settlement 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 Ms Giuffre "at all", and that they "did not have any sort of sexual contact."

Fresh Questions Over Lifestyle and Living Arrangements

But in recent times, new inquiries have been asked about how he is able to fund his way of life despite not being a working royal.

The disclosure that he has only ever paid a token annual rent on his Royal Lodge has heightened the examination over his housing situation - even though he made significant contributions initially, including for renovations.

The political party said he should be summoned before members of parliament to give evidence about his rental agreement of his lodge.

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

The royal household has not commented on whether the Duke of York might move out of his current residence - or where he might reside.

Associated Issues

• The Duke of York
• British Monarchy
• The Monarch