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During a visit to Lichfield Cathedral on the start of the week, King Charles was shouted at by a individual who asked him about his brother's links with convicted sex offender Epstein.

The individual asked how long the monarch had been known about his sibling's association with Epstein, and also questioned whether he had instructed the authorities to "cover up" for Andrew.

Amid the heckling, there were throngs of well-wishers and applause for the monarch, who was visiting Staffordshire for an engagement.

The Duke of York's associations with Jeffrey Epstein have been under intense scrutiny in recent weeks. The prince, who gave up his titles earlier this month, has strongly denied any misconduct.

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

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

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

Scandal Revived by Memoir

The scandal over Prince Andrew's connections to Epstein has been revived by sexual abuse claims repeated in Ms. Giuffre's recently released memoir.

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

Prince Andrew, who reached a out-of-court agreement with Ms Giuffre in recent years, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing. In a previous interview, he told BBC Newsnight he did not remember meeting her "ever", and that they "never had any sort of sexual contact."

New Inquiries About Lifestyle and Housing

But recently, fresh questions have been raised 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 nominal fee on his Royal Lodge has heightened the examination over his living arrangements - even though he made significant contributions initially, including for improvements.

The Liberal Democrats said he should be summoned before members of parliament to give testimony about his rental agreement of his lodge.

But last Thursday, the authorities refused to give MPs time to debate the royal's titles or his home, despite growing pressure for scrutiny.

The royal household has not commented on whether Prince Andrew might relocate of his current residence - or where he might go.

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