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During a public appearance to Lichfield Cathedral on Monday, King Charles was shouted at by a man who asked him about his brother's connections with disgraced financier Epstein.

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

Despite the protest, there were throngs of supporters and applause for the monarch, who was visiting Staffordshire for an ceremony.

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

"For how long have you known about Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein? Did you request the police to conceal for Andrew?"

The monarch remained silent but carried on meeting fans, some of whom shouted "God Save The King". One supporter can be heard asking him for a hug.

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

Controversy Reignited by Posthumous Publication

The scandal over the Duke of York's connections to Jeffrey Epstein has been revived by misconduct claims detailed in Ms. Giuffre's posthumously-published memoir.

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

Andrew, who agreed to a out-of-court agreement with Ms Giuffre in recent years, has consistently denied any wrongdoing. In a previous interview, he told a news program he did not recall meeting her "at all", and that they "did not have 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 fund his way of life despite not being a active member of the royal family.

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

The Liberal Democrats said he should be summoned front of MPs to give evidence about his lease of his residence.

But last Thursday, the authorities declined to give parliamentarians time to discuss the royal's titles or his residence, despite growing pressure for scrutiny.

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

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