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During a engagement to a cathedral in Staffordshire on the start of the week, King Charles was heckled by a man who asked him about Prince Andrew's relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

The individual inquired how long the monarch had been aware about his sibling's association with Jeffrey Epstein, and also raised doubts about whether he had instructed the police to "cover up" for Prince Andrew.

Amid the protest, there were crowds of well-wishers and cheers for the King, who was in Staffordshire for an ceremony.

Prince Andrew's links with Epstein have been under close examination in the past few weeks. The royal, who relinquished his titles earlier this month, has categorically denied any misconduct.

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

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

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

Scandal Reignited by Posthumous Publication

The controversy over the Duke of York's connections to Jeffrey Epstein has been reignited by misconduct allegations repeated in Ms. Giuffre's posthumously-published book.

In the memoir, the accuser claims she had sexual encounters with the prince on three separate occasions, including one instance with Epstein and "several other minors"

Prince Andrew, who agreed to a out-of-court agreement with Ms Giuffre in recent years, has consistently denied any misconduct. In a previous interview, he told a news program he did not recall meeting her "at all", and that they "never had any sort of intimate relations."

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 living arrangements - even though he made large payments initially, including for renovations.

The political party said he should be called in before MPs to give testimony about his lease of his lodge.

But last week, the government refused to give parliamentarians time to discuss the prince's titles or his residence, despite growing pressure for scrutiny.

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

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