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During a public appearance to Lichfield Cathedral on the start of the week, King Charles was heckled by a man who questioned him about Prince Andrew's links with disgraced financier Epstein.

The individual demanded to know how long the monarch had been aware about his brother's relationship with Epstein, and also questioned whether he had instructed the authorities to "cover up" for Andrew.

Amid the heckling, there were throngs of fans and applause for the monarch, who was visiting the region for an engagement.

The Duke of York's links with Jeffrey Epstein have been under intense scrutiny in recent weeks. The prince, who relinquished his royal duties earlier this month, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing.

"For how long have you known about Andrew and Epstein? Have you asked the police to cover up for him?"

The King did not respond but continued greeting fans, some of whom shouted "God Save The King". One fan can be overheard requesting him for a embrace.

Another woman outside the cathedral was also heard telling the protester to "leave" and to "shut up".

Controversy Revived by Memoir

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

In the publication, the accuser alleges she had sex with the royal on multiple times, including once with Jeffrey Epstein and "eight other young girls"

Andrew, who agreed to a financial settlement with the plaintiff in recent years, has repeatedly denied any misconduct. In a previous interview, he told BBC Newsnight he did not recall meeting Ms Giuffre "ever", and that they "did not have any sort of intimate relations."

New Inquiries About Lifestyle and Living Arrangements

But recently, new inquiries have been asked about how he is able to fund his lifestyle despite not being a active member of the royal family.

The revelation that he has only ever paid a token annual rent on his Royal Lodge has intensified the scrutiny over his living arrangements - even though he made significant contributions up front, including for improvements.

The political party said he should be called in before members of parliament to give evidence about his rental agreement of his lodge.

But last Thursday, the government declined to give MPs time to debate the prince's titles or his residence, despite increasing calls for scrutiny.

Buckingham Palace has not commented on whether Prince Andrew might relocate of his current residence - or where he might go.

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