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In the course of a visit 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 disgraced financier Epstein.

The protester inquired how long the King had been known about his brother's relationship with Epstein, and also raised doubts about whether he had instructed the police to "cover up" for Andrew.

Amid the protest, there were crowds of supporters and applause for the King, who was in the region for an engagement.

The Duke of York's associations with Epstein have been under close examination in the past few weeks. The royal, who relinquished his royal duties earlier this month, has repeatedly denied any misconduct.

"How long have you known about Andrew and Epstein? Have you asked the authorities to conceal for Andrew?"

The monarch did not respond but carried on meeting supporters, some of whom shouted "God Save The King". One supporter can be heard requesting him for a embrace.

A female bystander outside the venue was also observed telling the protester to "leave" and to "shut up".

Scandal Reignited by Posthumous Publication

The scandal over Prince Andrew's links to Jeffrey Epstein has been revived by misconduct claims repeated in Ms. Giuffre's recently released memoir.

In the publication, the accuser alleges she had sexual encounters with the royal on three separate occasions, including one instance with Jeffrey Epstein and "eight other young girls"

Andrew, who agreed to a financial settlement with Ms Giuffre in 2022, has repeatedly denied any misconduct. In a previous interview, he told a news program he did not remember meeting Ms Giuffre "ever", and that they "never had any sort of sexual contact."

New Inquiries About Lifestyle and Living Arrangements

But in recent times, new inquiries have been raised about how he is able to fund his lifestyle despite not being a working royal.

The disclosure that he has only ever paid a token annual rent on his Royal Lodge has intensified the examination over his housing situation - even though he made large payments initially, including for improvements.

The political party said he should be called in before members of parliament to give testimony about his lease of his residence.

But last week, the authorities declined to give MPs time to discuss the prince's titles or his residence, despite growing pressure for scrutiny.

Buckingham Palace has not issued a statement on whether Prince Andrew might move out of his home - or where he might go.

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