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During a engagement to a cathedral in Staffordshire on Monday, King Charles was shouted at by a individual who asked him about his brother's relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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

Amid the heckling, there were crowds of supporters and cheers for the monarch, who was in Staffordshire for an engagement.

Prince Andrew's connections with Jeffrey Epstein have been under intense scrutiny in the past few weeks. The prince, who gave up his titles earlier this month, has categorically denied any wrongdoing.

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

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

Another woman outside the venue was also heard telling the protester to "go away" and to "be quiet".

Controversy Reignited by Memoir

The scandal over Prince Andrew's links to Jeffrey Epstein has been revived by sexual abuse allegations repeated in Virginia Giuffre's recently released book.

In the memoir, the accuser alleges she had sexual encounters with the royal on three separate occasions, including once with Epstein and "eight other young girls"

Prince Andrew, who reached a financial settlement with the plaintiff in 2022, has repeatedly denied any misconduct. In a previous interview, he told BBC Newsnight he did not recall meeting her "at all", and that they "did not have any sort of sexual contact."

Fresh Questions About Lifestyle and Living Arrangements

But in recent times, fresh questions have been raised 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 heightened the examination over his housing situation - even though he made significant contributions up front, including for renovations.

The Liberal Democrats said he should be summoned before MPs to give testimony about his lease of his lodge.

But last week, the authorities refused to give parliamentarians time to debate the prince'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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