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In the course of a engagement to Lichfield Cathedral on the start of the week, King Charles was heckled by a man who questioned him about his brother's links with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.

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

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

Prince Andrew's associations with Jeffrey Epstein have been under renewed focus in the past few weeks. The royal, who gave up his titles earlier this month, has repeatedly denied any misconduct.

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

The King did not respond but continued meeting supporters, some of whom chanted "God Save The King". One supporter can be overheard requesting him for a embrace.

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

Controversy Revived by Posthumous Publication

The scandal over Prince Andrew's connections to Epstein has been brought back into focus by misconduct claims repeated in Ms. Giuffre's recently released book.

In the memoir, the accuser says she had sex with the royal on multiple times, including once with Jeffrey Epstein and "several other minors"

Andrew, who agreed to a financial settlement with Ms Giuffre in recent years, has consistently denied any misconduct. In a previous interview, he told BBC Newsnight he did not recall meeting Ms Giuffre "at all", and that they "did not have any sort of sexual contact."

New Inquiries About Finances and Living Arrangements

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

The disclosure that he has only ever paid a token annual rent on his Windsor mansion has intensified the examination over his housing situation - even though he made significant contributions initially, including for renovations.

The Liberal Democrats said he should be called in front of members of parliament to give testimony about his rental agreement of his residence.

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

The royal household has not commented on whether Prince Andrew might relocate of his home - or where he might reside.

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