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During a engagement to a cathedral in Staffordshire on Monday, King Charles was shouted at by a man who questioned him about Prince Andrew's links with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

The individual inquired how long the monarch had been known about his brother's association with Epstein, and also questioned whether he had asked the authorities to "conceal" for Andrew.

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

Prince Andrew's associations with Jeffrey Epstein have been under close examination in recent weeks. The royal, who relinquished his titles earlier this month, has strongly denied any misconduct.

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

The King ignored the questions but continued meeting fans, some of whom chanted "Long live the King". One fan can be overheard requesting him for a embrace.

A female bystander outside the cathedral was also heard telling the heckler to "go away" and to "be quiet".

Scandal Revived by Posthumous Publication

The controversy over Prince Andrew's links to Epstein has been brought back into focus by sexual abuse allegations detailed in Virginia Giuffre's recently released memoir.

In the memoir, the accuser claims she had sexual encounters with the prince on three separate occasions, including one instance with Epstein and "several other minors"

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

Fresh Questions About Finances and Living Arrangements

But recently, fresh questions have been asked 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 token annual rent on his Windsor mansion has intensified the examination over his living arrangements - even though he made significant contributions initially, including for improvements.

The Liberal Democrats said he should be called in front of MPs to give evidence about his rental agreement of his residence.

But last Thursday, the authorities declined to give parliamentarians time to discuss the royal's status or his residence, despite increasing calls for scrutiny.

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

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