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During a visit to a cathedral in Staffordshire on the start of the week, King Charles was heckled by a protester who asked him about his brother's relationship with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.

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

Amid the protest, there were crowds of well-wishers and cheers for the King, who was visiting Staffordshire for an engagement.

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

"How long have you known about Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein? Did you request the police to cover up for Andrew?"

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

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

Controversy Reignited by Posthumous Publication

The controversy over the Duke of York's connections to Epstein has been revived by sexual abuse allegations repeated in Ms. Giuffre's posthumously-published book.

In the memoir, Ms Giuffre claims she had sexual encounters with the royal on multiple times, including one instance with Jeffrey Epstein and "several other minors"

Prince Andrew, who agreed to a out-of-court agreement with the plaintiff in recent years, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing. In a previous interview, he told a news program he did not remember meeting her "at all", and that they "did not have any sort of intimate relations."

New Inquiries About Finances 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 active member of the royal family.

The disclosure that he has only ever paid a nominal fee on his Windsor mansion has heightened the scrutiny over his living arrangements - even though he made large payments initially, including for improvements.

The Liberal Democrats said he should be called in front of members of parliament to give testimony about his rental agreement of his lodge.

But last Thursday, the government refused to give parliamentarians time to debate the royal's titles or his home, despite growing pressure for investigation.

The royal household has not issued a statement on whether Prince Andrew might relocate of his current residence - or where he might reside.

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