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During a engagement to a cathedral in Staffordshire on the start of the week, King Charles was shouted at by a individual who asked him about his brother's connections with disgraced financier Epstein.

The individual demanded to know how long the monarch had been aware about his brother's association with Jeffrey Epstein, and also questioned whether he had asked the authorities to "hide" for Andrew.

Amid the protest, there were crowds of well-wishers and applause for the monarch, who was visiting the region for an event.

Prince Andrew's links with Epstein have been under renewed focus in recent weeks. The prince, who relinquished his titles earlier this month, has repeatedly denied any misconduct.

"How long have you been aware about Andrew and Epstein? Have you asked the police to cover up for Andrew?"

The monarch remained silent but continued greeting supporters, 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 observed telling the protester to "go away" and to "shut up".

Controversy Revived by Posthumous Publication

The controversy over the Duke of York's connections to Epstein has been reignited by sexual abuse allegations repeated in Ms. Giuffre's recently released memoir.

In the memoir, Ms Giuffre says she had sexual encounters with the prince on three separate occasions, including one instance with Jeffrey Epstein and "eight other young girls"

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

New Inquiries About Lifestyle and Living Arrangements

But recently, new inquiries have been asked about how he is able to fund his lifestyle despite not being a working royal.

The disclosure that he has only ever paid a nominal fee on his Windsor mansion has intensified the scrutiny over his housing situation - 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 lease of his lodge.

But last week, the authorities declined to give MPs time to debate the royal's titles or his residence, despite increasing calls for investigation.

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

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