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During a visit to a cathedral in Staffordshire on the start of the week, King Charles was heckled by a individual who questioned him about Prince Andrew's links with disgraced financier Epstein.

The individual inquired how long the monarch had been aware about his sibling's association with Jeffrey Epstein, and also raised doubts about whether he had asked the authorities to "hide" for Andrew.

Amid the protest, there were crowds of fans and cheers for the monarch, who was in the region for an event.

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

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

The King remained silent but carried on greeting fans, some of whom shouted "God Save The King". One supporter can be overheard requesting him for a hug.

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

Controversy Reignited by Posthumous Publication

The controversy over Prince Andrew's connections to Epstein has been reignited by misconduct claims detailed in Ms. Giuffre's posthumously-published book.

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

Andrew, who reached a out-of-court agreement with Ms Giuffre in 2022, has repeatedly denied any misconduct. In 2019, he told a news program he did not remember meeting Ms Giuffre "at all", and that they "did not have any sort of intimate relations."

Fresh Questions Over Lifestyle and Living Arrangements

But recently, new inquiries have been asked 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 Windsor mansion has intensified the scrutiny over his housing situation - even though he made significant contributions up front, including for improvements.

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

But last Thursday, the government declined to give parliamentarians time to debate the prince's titles or his home, despite increasing calls for investigation.

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

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