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During a public appearance to Lichfield Cathedral on the start of the week, King Charles was shouted at by a man who asked him about Prince Andrew's links with disgraced financier Epstein.

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

Amid the heckling, there were crowds of supporters and applause for the King, who was visiting the region for an event.

Prince Andrew's associations with Epstein have been under close examination in the past few weeks. The royal, who relinquished his titles earlier this month, has categorically denied any misconduct.

"For how long have you been aware about Prince Andrew and Epstein? Have you asked the authorities to cover up for Andrew?"

The King ignored the questions but continued meeting supporters, some of whom chanted "Long live the King". One fan can be heard asking him for a hug.

Another woman outside the cathedral was also heard telling the protester to "leave" and to "shut up".

Controversy Revived by Memoir

The scandal over Prince Andrew's links to Epstein has been revived by sexual abuse claims detailed in Ms. Giuffre's recently released book.

In the memoir, the accuser says she had sex with the prince on multiple times, including once with Jeffrey Epstein and "eight other young girls"

Andrew, who agreed to a out-of-court agreement with the plaintiff in 2022, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing. In a previous interview, he told a news program he did not remember meeting her "at all", and that they "never had any sort of intimate relations."

New Inquiries Over Finances and Living Arrangements

But in recent times, new inquiries have been raised about how he is able to fund his way of life despite not being a working royal.

The disclosure that he has only ever paid a nominal fee on his Windsor mansion has heightened the scrutiny over his housing situation - even though he made large payments initially, including for improvements.

The Liberal Democrats said he should be called in before members of parliament to give evidence about his lease of his lodge.

But last week, the authorities refused to give MPs time to discuss the royal's status or his home, despite growing pressure for investigation.

Buckingham Palace has not issued a statement on whether Prince Andrew might relocate of his home - or where he might reside.

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