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During a public appearance to a cathedral in Staffordshire on the start of the week, King Charles was heckled by a man who questioned him about Prince Andrew's links with convicted sex offender Epstein.

The individual asked how long the King had been known about his brother's association with Jeffrey Epstein, and also raised doubts about whether he had asked the authorities to "hide" for Prince Andrew.

Despite the protest, there were large groups of supporters and applause for the monarch, who was in Staffordshire for an event.

Prince Andrew's links with Epstein have been under close examination in recent weeks. The royal, who gave up his royal duties earlier this month, has strongly denied any wrongdoing.

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

The King ignored the questions but carried on greeting supporters, some of whom chanted "God Save The King". One fan can be heard asking him for a hug.

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

Controversy Reignited by Posthumous Publication

The controversy over Prince Andrew's links to Jeffrey Epstein has been brought back into focus by sexual abuse claims detailed in Ms. Giuffre's posthumously-published book.

In the memoir, Ms Giuffre says she had sex with the royal on multiple times, 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 a previous interview, he told BBC Newsnight he did not recall meeting Ms Giuffre "at all", and that they "never had any sort of sexual contact."

Fresh Questions Over Lifestyle and Housing

But in recent times, new inquiries 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 Royal Lodge has intensified the scrutiny over his living arrangements - even though he made significant contributions initially, including for renovations.

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

But last week, the authorities declined to give MPs time to discuss the prince's status or his home, despite increasing calls for investigation.

The royal household has not commented on whether Prince Andrew might relocate of his current residence - or where he might go.

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