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During a visit to a cathedral in Staffordshire on Monday, King Charles was heckled by a protester who questioned him about his brother's links with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.

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

Despite the protest, there were throngs of supporters and cheers for the King, who was visiting the region for an engagement.

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

"For how long have you known about Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein? Did you request the authorities to conceal for Andrew?"

The King remained silent but continued meeting fans, some of whom chanted "Long live the King". One fan can be overheard requesting him for a embrace.

A female bystander outside the venue was also heard telling the protester to "leave" and to "be quiet".

Scandal Revived by Memoir

The controversy over the Duke of York's links to Jeffrey Epstein has been reignited by misconduct allegations detailed in Virginia Giuffre's recently released memoir.

In the publication, the accuser alleges she had sex with the royal on multiple times, including one instance with Epstein and "eight other young girls"

Andrew, who reached a out-of-court agreement with the plaintiff in 2022, has repeatedly denied any misconduct. In a previous interview, he told a news program he did not recall meeting Ms Giuffre "at all", and that they "did not have any sort of intimate relations."

Fresh Questions Over Finances and Living Arrangements

But recently, new inquiries have been asked about how he is able to fund his lifestyle despite not being a active member of the royal family.

The revelation that he has only ever paid a token annual rent on his Windsor mansion has intensified the examination over his living arrangements - even though he made large payments up front, 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 debate the prince's status or his home, despite growing pressure for investigation.

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

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