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In the course of a public appearance to Lichfield Cathedral 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 Jeffrey Epstein.

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

Despite the protest, there were large groups of well-wishers and applause for the King, who was in Staffordshire for an ceremony.

Prince Andrew's links with Jeffrey Epstein have been under close examination in recent weeks. The royal, who gave up his royal duties earlier this month, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing.

"For how long have you known about Prince Andrew and Epstein? Did you request the police to cover up for him?"

The King ignored the questions but carried on meeting fans, some of whom chanted "Long live the King". One supporter can be heard requesting him for a hug.

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

Scandal Revived by Memoir

The scandal over Prince Andrew's links to Jeffrey Epstein has been revived by sexual abuse allegations repeated in Ms. Giuffre's recently released book.

In the publication, the accuser claims she had sexual encounters with the royal on three separate occasions, including once with Jeffrey Epstein and "several other minors"

Andrew, who agreed to a financial settlement with Ms Giuffre in recent years, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing. In 2019, he told BBC Newsnight he did not recall meeting her "at all", and that they "did not have any sort of sexual contact."

Fresh Questions About Lifestyle and Housing

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 disclosure that he has only ever paid a token annual rent on his Royal Lodge has intensified the scrutiny over his housing situation - even though he made large payments up front, including for improvements.

The political party said he should be summoned before MPs to give evidence about his lease of his lodge.

But last week, the authorities refused to give parliamentarians time to discuss the prince's titles or his home, despite growing pressure for investigation.

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

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