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During a public appearance to a cathedral in Staffordshire on the start of the week, King Charles was confronted by a individual who questioned him about his brother's relationship with disgraced financier Epstein.

The individual demanded to know how long the monarch had been known about his sibling's relationship with Epstein, and also raised doubts about whether he had instructed the police to "cover up" for Prince Andrew.

Amid the protest, there were throngs of supporters and applause for the King, who was visiting the region for an ceremony.

Prince Andrew's associations with Epstein have been under renewed focus in recent weeks. The prince, who gave up his royal duties earlier this month, has repeatedly denied any misconduct.

"How long have you been aware about Andrew and Epstein? Did you request the police to conceal for him?"

The monarch remained silent but carried on greeting fans, some of whom chanted "Long live the King". One fan can be heard requesting him for a embrace.

Another woman outside the cathedral was also observed telling the heckler to "go away" and to "be quiet".

Scandal Revived by Posthumous Publication

The controversy over Prince Andrew's links to Epstein has been reignited by sexual abuse claims detailed in Ms. Giuffre's recently released memoir.

In the publication, the accuser alleges she had sexual encounters with the prince on three separate occasions, including once with Jeffrey Epstein and "several other minors"

Andrew, who reached a out-of-court agreement with Ms Giuffre in recent years, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing. In 2019, he told BBC Newsnight he did not remember meeting her "ever", and that they "never had any sort of intimate relations."

Fresh Questions Over Finances and Living Arrangements

But in recent times, fresh questions have been raised about how he is able to finance 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 Royal Lodge has intensified the scrutiny over his living arrangements - even though he made significant contributions initially, including for renovations.

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

But last week, the authorities declined to give parliamentarians time to debate the prince's status or his home, despite growing pressure for investigation.

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

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