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During a engagement to Lichfield Cathedral on Monday, King Charles was shouted at by a protester who questioned him about his brother's relationship with disgraced financier Epstein.

The protester asked how long the monarch had been known about his sibling's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, and also raised doubts about whether he had instructed the police to "hide" for Prince Andrew.

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

The Duke of York's associations with Jeffrey Epstein have been under renewed focus in recent 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 Epstein? Have you asked the authorities to conceal for Andrew?"

The King did not respond but continued meeting supporters, some of whom shouted "Long live the King". One supporter can be heard requesting him for a hug.

Another woman outside the venue was also heard telling the protester to "go away" and to "be quiet".

Scandal Revived by Posthumous Publication

The scandal over the Duke of York's links to Jeffrey Epstein has been brought back into focus by sexual abuse allegations detailed in Ms. Giuffre's recently released book.

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

Andrew, who agreed to a out-of-court agreement with the plaintiff in 2022, has consistently denied any wrongdoing. In 2019, he told BBC Newsnight he did not remember meeting Ms Giuffre "ever", and that they "never had any sort of intimate relations."

Fresh Questions About Finances and Housing

But in recent times, fresh questions have been asked about how he is able to finance 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 scrutiny over his living arrangements - even though he made large payments up front, including for renovations.

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

But last Thursday, the government refused to give MPs time to discuss the royal's status 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 home - or where he might go.

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