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During a public appearance to a cathedral in Staffordshire on the start of the week, King Charles was shouted at by a protester who questioned him about his brother's links with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

The man asked how long the King had been known about his brother's association with Epstein, and also raised doubts about whether he had instructed the police to "hide" for Prince Andrew.

Amid the heckling, there were throngs of well-wishers and cheers for the monarch, who was visiting Staffordshire for an ceremony.

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

"For how long have you been aware about Andrew and Epstein? Have you asked the police to conceal for Andrew?"

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

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

Controversy Revived by Posthumous Publication

The scandal over Prince Andrew's links to Epstein has been reignited by misconduct allegations detailed in Ms. Giuffre's posthumously-published book.

In the publication, Ms Giuffre says she had sex with the prince on three separate occasions, including one instance with Epstein and "eight other young girls"

Andrew, who reached a out-of-court agreement with Ms Giuffre in 2022, has consistently denied any wrongdoing. In 2019, 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 Lifestyle and Housing

But in recent times, new inquiries have been raised about how he is able to finance his way of life despite not being a active member of the royal family.

The revelation that he has only ever paid a token annual rent on his Royal Lodge has heightened the scrutiny over his living arrangements - even though he made significant contributions up front, including for improvements.

The political party said he should be called in front of MPs to give testimony about his rental agreement of his residence.

But last Thursday, the authorities declined to give MPs time to debate the prince's status or his home, despite increasing calls for investigation.

Buckingham Palace has not commented on whether the Duke of York might move out of his home - or where he might go.

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