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During a public appearance to Lichfield Cathedral on Monday, King Charles was shouted at by a individual who asked him about Prince Andrew's connections with convicted sex offender Epstein.

The individual demanded to know how long the King had been aware about his brother's relationship with Epstein, and also raised doubts about whether he had asked the police to "hide" for Andrew.

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

Prince Andrew's connections with Jeffrey Epstein have been under intense scrutiny in recent weeks. The prince, who gave up his titles earlier this month, has categorically denied any wrongdoing.

"For how long have you been aware about Prince Andrew and Epstein? Did you request the police to conceal for him?"

The King ignored the questions but continued greeting supporters, some of whom shouted "Long live the King". One supporter can be overheard requesting him for a embrace.

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

Controversy Reignited by Posthumous Publication

The scandal over the Duke of York's connections to Epstein has been brought back into focus by sexual abuse claims detailed in Ms. Giuffre's posthumously-published book.

In the publication, Ms Giuffre alleges she had sex with the prince on multiple times, including one instance with Epstein and "several other minors"

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

New Inquiries Over Lifestyle and Living Arrangements

But in recent times, 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 token annual rent on his Windsor mansion has heightened the scrutiny over his housing situation - even though he made significant contributions initially, including for improvements.

The political party said he should be summoned front of members of parliament to give evidence about his lease of his lodge.

But last week, the government refused to give parliamentarians time to debate the royal's titles or his home, despite increasing calls for scrutiny.

The royal household has not issued a statement on whether the Duke of York might relocate of his current residence - or where he might go.

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