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During a visit to Lichfield Cathedral on Monday, King Charles was confronted by a man who questioned him about Prince Andrew's links with disgraced financier Epstein.

The protester inquired how long the King had been aware about his brother's association with Jeffrey Epstein, and also questioned whether he had instructed the authorities to "conceal" for Prince Andrew.

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

The Duke of York's links with Jeffrey Epstein have been under renewed focus in the past few weeks. The prince, who relinquished his titles earlier this month, has categorically denied any wrongdoing.

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

The King did not respond but continued greeting supporters, some of whom chanted "Long live the King". One supporter can be heard asking him for a hug.

Another woman outside the venue was also heard telling the heckler to "leave" and to "shut up".

Controversy Reignited by Posthumous Publication

The controversy over the Duke of York's connections to Epstein has been revived by misconduct claims detailed in Ms. Giuffre's posthumously-published memoir.

In the memoir, Ms Giuffre says she had sexual encounters with the royal on three separate occasions, including one instance with Jeffrey Epstein and "eight other young girls"

Andrew, who agreed to a out-of-court agreement with Ms Giuffre in 2022, has repeatedly denied any misconduct. In 2019, he told BBC Newsnight he did not recall meeting her "ever", and that they "never had any sort of intimate relations."

Fresh Questions About Finances and Housing

But recently, new inquiries have been asked about how he is able to finance his way of life despite not being a working royal.

The revelation that he has only ever paid a nominal fee on his Windsor mansion has intensified the examination over his living arrangements - even though he made large payments up front, including for improvements.

The political party said he should be summoned front of MPs 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 commented on whether Prince Andrew might move out of his current residence - or where he might go.

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