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During a visit to Lichfield Cathedral on Monday, King Charles was shouted at by a individual who questioned him about his brother's connections with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.

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

Amid the heckling, there were large groups of well-wishers and cheers for the monarch, who was in the region for an event.

Prince Andrew's links with Jeffrey Epstein have been under renewed focus in the past few weeks. The royal, who relinquished his royal duties earlier this month, has categorically denied any wrongdoing.

"How long have you known about Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein? Did you request the police to cover up for him?"

The monarch remained silent but continued meeting supporters, some of whom chanted "God Save The King". One supporter can be overheard requesting him for a embrace.

A female bystander outside the venue was also heard telling the protester to "leave" and to "shut up".

Scandal Revived by Posthumous Publication

The scandal over Prince Andrew's links to Epstein has been brought back into focus by sexual abuse allegations detailed in Virginia Giuffre's posthumously-published book.

In the publication, Ms Giuffre alleges she had sex with the royal on multiple times, including one instance with Jeffrey Epstein and "several other minors"

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

Fresh Questions Over Finances and Housing

But in recent times, fresh questions have been asked about how he is able to finance his way of life despite not being a active member of the royal family.

The revelation that he has only ever paid a token annual rent on his Windsor mansion has intensified the scrutiny over his housing situation - even though he made significant contributions initially, including for renovations.

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

But last week, the government refused to give MPs time to debate the royal's status or his residence, despite increasing calls for scrutiny.

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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