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In the course of a visit to Lichfield Cathedral on the start of the week, King Charles was confronted by a individual who questioned him about Prince Andrew's links with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

The protester inquired how long the King had been aware about his brother's association with Jeffrey Epstein, and also raised doubts about whether he had asked the police to "hide" for Andrew.

Amid the protest, there were throngs of well-wishers and cheers for the monarch, who was visiting the region for an ceremony.

Prince Andrew's connections with Jeffrey Epstein have been under intense scrutiny in recent weeks. The prince, who relinquished his titles earlier this month, has repeatedly denied any misconduct.

"For how long have you been aware about Andrew and Epstein? Did you request the authorities to conceal for him?"

The King remained silent but continued meeting fans, some of whom shouted "Long live the King". One fan can be heard requesting him for a embrace.

Another woman outside the cathedral was also heard telling the heckler to "go away" and to "shut up".

Scandal Revived by Memoir

The controversy over the Duke of York's connections to Jeffrey Epstein has been reignited by sexual abuse allegations repeated in Virginia Giuffre's recently released book.

In the publication, Ms Giuffre alleges she had sex with the royal on multiple times, 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 a news program he did not recall meeting Ms Giuffre "at all", and that they "never had any sort of intimate relations."

New Inquiries About Finances and Housing

But in recent times, new inquiries have been raised about how he is able to finance his lifestyle despite not being a active member of the royal family.

The disclosure that he has only ever paid a nominal fee on his Windsor mansion has heightened the examination over his housing situation - even though he made significant contributions up front, including for renovations.

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

But last Thursday, the government refused to give parliamentarians time to debate the royal's status or his home, despite increasing calls for scrutiny.

Buckingham Palace has not issued a statement on whether the Duke of York might move out of his home - or where he might reside.

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