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In the course of a engagement to a cathedral in Staffordshire on Monday, King Charles was heckled by a protester who asked him about Prince Andrew's connections with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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

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

Prince Andrew's connections with Jeffrey Epstein have been under close examination in the past few weeks. The prince, who gave up his titles earlier this month, has categorically denied any misconduct.

"For how long have you been aware about Andrew and Epstein? Have you asked the police to conceal for him?"

The King ignored the questions but continued greeting supporters, some of whom shouted "God Save The King". One supporter can be overheard requesting him for a hug.

A female bystander outside the cathedral was also heard telling the protester to "go away" and to "be quiet".

Scandal Reignited by Posthumous Publication

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

In the memoir, the accuser says she had sexual encounters with the prince on multiple times, including once with Jeffrey Epstein and "eight other young girls"

Prince Andrew, who reached a financial settlement with Ms Giuffre in recent years, has repeatedly denied any misconduct. In a previous interview, he told BBC Newsnight he did not recall meeting her "at all", and that they "never had any sort of sexual contact."

Fresh Questions About Lifestyle and Living Arrangements

But recently, fresh questions have been raised about how he is able to fund his way of life 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 heightened the examination over his living arrangements - even though he made significant contributions up front, including for renovations.

The political party said he should be called in front of members of parliament to give testimony about his rental agreement of his lodge.

But last week, the government declined to give parliamentarians time to discuss the royal's titles or his residence, despite increasing calls for scrutiny.

Buckingham Palace has not commented on whether the Duke of York might move out of his home - or where he might reside.

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