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In the course of a public appearance to a cathedral in Staffordshire on the start of the week, King Charles was shouted at by a individual who questioned him about Prince Andrew's connections with disgraced financier Epstein.

The protester asked how long the King had been aware about his sibling's association with Epstein, and also questioned whether he had asked the police to "conceal" for Andrew.

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

Prince Andrew's associations with Epstein have been under intense scrutiny in the past few weeks. The prince, who gave up his titles earlier this month, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing.

"How long have you known about Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein? Have you asked the police to conceal for Andrew?"

The King remained silent but carried on meeting supporters, some of whom shouted "Long live the King". One fan can be overheard requesting him for a embrace.

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

Controversy Reignited by Memoir

The controversy over the Duke of York's connections to Jeffrey Epstein has been reignited by sexual abuse claims detailed in Virginia Giuffre's posthumously-published book.

In the publication, Ms Giuffre alleges she had sex with the royal on three separate occasions, including once with Jeffrey Epstein and "several other minors"

Andrew, who agreed to a financial settlement with Ms Giuffre in 2022, has consistently denied any misconduct. In a previous interview, he told BBC Newsnight he did not recall meeting Ms Giuffre "at all", and that they "never had any sort of intimate relations."

New Inquiries About Lifestyle and Housing

But recently, fresh questions have been asked about how he is able to fund his lifestyle 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 examination over his housing situation - even though he made significant contributions initially, including for improvements.

The Liberal Democrats said he should be summoned before MPs to give evidence about his rental agreement of his lodge.

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

The royal household has not commented on whether Prince Andrew might move out of his home - or where he might go.

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