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

The protester demanded to know how long the monarch had been known about his brother's relationship with Epstein, and also raised doubts about whether he had asked the police to "conceal" for Prince Andrew.

Despite the protest, there were crowds of fans and cheers for the monarch, who was visiting the region for an event.

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

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

The monarch remained silent but continued meeting supporters, some of whom shouted "Long live the King". One supporter can be heard asking him for a embrace.

Another woman outside the venue was also heard telling the protester to "leave" and to "be quiet".

Controversy Reignited by Posthumous Publication

The controversy over the Duke of York's connections to Epstein has been brought back into focus by misconduct claims detailed in Ms. Giuffre's recently released book.

In the memoir, the accuser alleges she had sex with the royal on multiple times, including once with Jeffrey Epstein and "eight other young girls"

Prince Andrew, who agreed to a out-of-court agreement with Ms Giuffre in 2022, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing. 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."

New Inquiries Over Lifestyle and Living Arrangements

But recently, new inquiries have been raised about how he is able to finance his way of life despite not being a working royal.

The revelation that he has only ever paid a token annual rent on his Royal Lodge has heightened the scrutiny over his housing situation - even though he made large payments initially, including for renovations.

The political party said he should be summoned front of MPs to give evidence about his rental agreement of his lodge.

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

The royal household has not issued a statement on whether the Duke of York might move out of his current residence - or where he might go.

Associated Issues

• The Duke of York
• British Monarchy
• King Charles III