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During a engagement to Lichfield Cathedral on Monday, King Charles was heckled by a individual who questioned him about his brother's connections with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

The man asked how long the monarch had been aware about his sibling's association with Epstein, and also questioned whether he had asked the police to "cover up" for Prince Andrew.

Despite the protest, there were throngs of well-wishers and applause for the monarch, who was visiting the region for an engagement.

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

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

The monarch remained silent but carried on meeting supporters, some of whom chanted "God Save The King". One supporter can be overheard asking him for a hug.

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

Controversy Reignited by Posthumous Publication

The controversy over the Duke of York's links to Epstein has been revived by misconduct allegations detailed in Ms. Giuffre's recently released book.

In the memoir, the accuser alleges she had sexual encounters with the royal on three separate occasions, including once with Jeffrey Epstein and "several other minors"

Andrew, who reached a out-of-court agreement with Ms Giuffre in recent years, has repeatedly denied any misconduct. In 2019, he told a news program he did not recall meeting Ms Giuffre "at all", and that they "did not have any sort of intimate relations."

New Inquiries About Lifestyle and Living Arrangements

But recently, fresh questions have been raised about how he is able to fund his way of life despite not being a working royal.

The revelation that he has only ever paid a token annual rent on his Windsor mansion has intensified the scrutiny over his housing situation - even though he made large payments initially, including for improvements.

The Liberal Democrats said he should be summoned before MPs to give evidence about his rental agreement of his residence.

But last week, the government declined to give parliamentarians 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 reside.

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