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During a engagement to a cathedral in Staffordshire on Monday, King Charles was heckled by a man who questioned him about his brother's relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

The protester demanded to know how long the King had been aware about his sibling's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, and also questioned whether he had instructed the police to "hide" for Andrew.

Amid the protest, there were throngs of supporters and applause for the monarch, who was visiting Staffordshire for an engagement.

Prince Andrew's associations with Jeffrey Epstein have been under close examination in recent weeks. The royal, who gave up his royal duties earlier this month, has strongly denied any wrongdoing.

"For how long have you known about Prince Andrew and Epstein? Did you request the authorities to cover up for Andrew?"

The King remained silent but continued meeting fans, some of whom shouted "God Save The King". One fan can be heard asking him for a embrace.

A female bystander outside the venue was also heard telling the heckler to "leave" and to "be quiet".

Scandal Revived by Memoir

The controversy over the Duke of York's connections to Jeffrey Epstein has been reignited by misconduct allegations detailed in Virginia Giuffre's posthumously-published memoir.

In the memoir, Ms Giuffre says she had sex with the prince on multiple times, including once with Epstein and "several other minors"

Andrew, who agreed to a out-of-court agreement with the plaintiff in 2022, has repeatedly denied any misconduct. In a previous interview, he told a news program he did not recall meeting Ms Giuffre "at all", and that they "did not have any sort of sexual contact."

New Inquiries Over Finances and Housing

But in recent times, new inquiries have been raised about how he is able to fund 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 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 before members of parliament to give evidence about his rental agreement of his lodge.

But last Thursday, the authorities declined to give MPs time to discuss the royal's status or his residence, despite growing pressure for scrutiny.

The royal household has not commented on whether the Duke of York might relocate of his current residence - or where he might reside.

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