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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 man who questioned him about Prince Andrew's links with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.

The individual asked how long the monarch had been aware about his sibling's association with Jeffrey Epstein, and also raised doubts about whether he had asked the police to "hide" for Andrew.

Amid the heckling, there were large groups of supporters and applause for the monarch, who was in Staffordshire for an event.

The Duke of York's associations with Epstein have been under intense scrutiny in the past few weeks. The royal, who gave up his royal duties earlier this month, has strongly denied any misconduct.

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

The King ignored the questions but carried on meeting supporters, some of whom shouted "God Save The King". One fan can be heard asking him for a hug.

Another woman outside the venue was also heard telling the heckler to "leave" and to "be quiet".

Scandal Revived by Posthumous Publication

The controversy over the Duke of York's links to Epstein has been reignited by misconduct claims detailed in Ms. Giuffre's posthumously-published memoir.

In the publication, the accuser alleges she had sexual encounters with the prince on multiple times, including once with Epstein and "several other minors"

Andrew, who reached a financial settlement with the plaintiff 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 "never had any sort of intimate relations."

Fresh Questions Over Lifestyle and Living Arrangements

But recently, fresh questions have been asked 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 token annual rent on his Royal Lodge has heightened the examination over his housing situation - even though he made large payments initially, including for renovations.

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

But last Thursday, the government declined to give parliamentarians time to debate the royal's titles or his residence, despite growing pressure for investigation.

The royal household has not commented on whether the Duke of York might move out of his current residence - or where he might go.

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