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During a visit to Lichfield Cathedral on the start of the week, King Charles was shouted at by a protester who questioned him about his brother's relationship with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.

The individual demanded to know how long the King had been aware about his brother's association with Epstein, and also raised doubts about whether he had instructed the authorities to "conceal" for Andrew.

Amid the protest, there were large groups of supporters and cheers for the King, who was visiting the region for an event.

Prince Andrew's connections with Epstein have been under renewed focus in the past few weeks. The royal, who gave up his royal duties earlier this month, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing.

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

The monarch ignored the questions but continued meeting supporters, some of whom chanted "Long live the King". One supporter can be overheard requesting him for a embrace.

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

Scandal Revived by Posthumous Publication

The scandal over the Duke of York's connections to Epstein has been reignited by sexual abuse claims detailed in Ms. Giuffre's posthumously-published book.

In the publication, the accuser says she had sex with the prince on three separate occasions, including once with Epstein and "several other minors"

Andrew, who reached a out-of-court agreement with the plaintiff in 2022, has repeatedly denied any misconduct. In a previous interview, he told BBC Newsnight he did not remember meeting her "at all", and that they "never had any sort of sexual contact."

Fresh Questions About Finances and Housing

But in recent times, 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 intensified the examination over his housing situation - even though he made significant contributions up front, including for improvements.

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

But last week, the authorities declined to give parliamentarians time to discuss the prince's titles or his home, despite increasing calls for investigation.

Buckingham Palace has not issued a statement on whether the Duke of York might move out of his current residence - or where he might go.

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