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During a visit to a cathedral in Staffordshire on the start of the week, King Charles was heckled by a man who questioned him about his brother's relationship with disgraced financier Epstein.

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

Amid the protest, there were throngs of fans and applause for the monarch, who was in Staffordshire for an ceremony.

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

"How long have you been aware about Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein? Did you request the authorities to conceal for Andrew?"

The monarch ignored the questions but continued meeting supporters, some of whom chanted "God Save The King". One fan can be overheard asking him for a embrace.

Another woman outside the venue was also observed telling the heckler to "go away" and to "shut up".

Scandal Reignited by Posthumous Publication

The controversy over the Duke of York's connections to Epstein has been reignited by misconduct claims repeated in Virginia Giuffre's recently released memoir.

In the publication, the accuser says she had sex with the royal on three separate occasions, including once with Epstein and "eight other young girls"

Andrew, who reached a financial settlement with the plaintiff in recent years, has repeatedly 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."

Fresh Questions About Finances and Housing

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

The revelation that he has only ever paid a token annual rent on his Royal Lodge has intensified the examination over his living arrangements - even though he made large payments up front, including for renovations.

The Liberal Democrats said he should be called in before MPs to give evidence about his lease of his residence.

But last Thursday, the government refused to give parliamentarians time to debate the royal's status or his home, despite growing pressure for scrutiny.

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

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