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During a public appearance to Lichfield Cathedral on the start of the week, King Charles was confronted by a individual who asked him about Prince Andrew's relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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

Despite the protest, there were large groups of well-wishers and cheers for the King, who was visiting the region for an ceremony.

The Duke of York's associations with Epstein have been under renewed focus in recent weeks. The prince, who gave up his titles earlier this month, has strongly denied any misconduct.

"How long have you been aware about Andrew and Epstein? Did you request the police to conceal for Andrew?"

The King remained silent but continued greeting supporters, some of whom chanted "Long live the King". One supporter can be heard requesting him for a hug.

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

Scandal Revived by Posthumous Publication

The scandal over Prince Andrew's links to Jeffrey Epstein has been reignited by misconduct claims repeated in Virginia Giuffre's posthumously-published memoir.

In the memoir, the accuser claims she had sexual encounters with the prince on multiple times, including one instance with Epstein and "eight other young girls"

Prince Andrew, who reached a financial settlement with Ms Giuffre in 2022, has repeatedly denied any misconduct. In 2019, he told BBC Newsnight he did not recall meeting her "at all", and that they "did not have any sort of intimate relations."

Fresh Questions Over Lifestyle and Living Arrangements

But recently, 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 revelation that he has only ever paid a nominal fee on his Royal Lodge has heightened 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 before MPs to give testimony about his rental agreement of his residence.

But last week, the government refused to give MPs time to debate the prince's status or his residence, despite growing pressure for scrutiny.

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

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