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During a engagement to Lichfield Cathedral on Monday, King Charles was confronted by a individual who asked him about Prince Andrew's links with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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

Despite 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 Epstein have been under intense scrutiny in the past few weeks. The prince, who gave up his royal duties earlier this month, has categorically denied any wrongdoing.

"How long have you been aware about Andrew and Epstein? Did you request the authorities to conceal for Andrew?"

The monarch did not respond but carried on meeting supporters, some of whom shouted "Long live the King". One fan can be overheard requesting him for a embrace.

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

Controversy Revived by Memoir

The scandal over the Duke of York's links to Epstein has been brought back into focus by sexual abuse allegations repeated in Ms. Giuffre's posthumously-published memoir.

In the publication, the accuser says she had sex with the prince on three separate occasions, including once with Jeffrey Epstein and "eight other young girls"

Prince Andrew, who agreed to a out-of-court agreement with Ms Giuffre in recent years, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing. In a previous interview, he told BBC Newsnight he did not recall meeting Ms Giuffre "ever", and that they "never had any sort of sexual contact."

New Inquiries About Lifestyle and Housing

But in recent times, fresh questions have been raised about how he is able to fund his lifestyle despite not being a active member of the royal family.

The revelation that he has only ever paid a nominal fee on his Royal Lodge has intensified the examination over his living arrangements - even though he made significant contributions up front, including for improvements.

The political party said he should be summoned front of MPs to give evidence about his rental agreement of his residence.

But last Thursday, the authorities refused to give parliamentarians time to debate the royal's status or his home, despite growing pressure for scrutiny.

The royal household has not issued a statement on whether the Duke of York might relocate of his home - or where he might reside.

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