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During a engagement to Lichfield Cathedral on Monday, King Charles was confronted by a individual who questioned him about his brother's relationship with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.

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

Amid the protest, there were throngs of well-wishers and cheers for the King, who was in the region for an ceremony.

The Duke of York's links with Epstein have been under renewed focus in recent weeks. The prince, who gave up his royal duties earlier this month, has strongly denied any misconduct.

"How long have you been aware about Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein? Have you asked the police to conceal for him?"

The monarch remained silent but continued greeting supporters, some of whom shouted "Long live the King". One supporter can be heard asking him for a hug.

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

Controversy Revived by Memoir

The scandal over Prince Andrew's connections to Jeffrey Epstein has been revived by misconduct claims detailed in Ms. Giuffre's recently released memoir.

In the memoir, the accuser says she had sexual encounters with the prince on three separate occasions, including once with Jeffrey 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 misconduct. In a previous interview, he told a news program he did not remember meeting Ms Giuffre "ever", and that they "did not have any sort of sexual contact."

New Inquiries About 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 nominal fee 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 called in front of MPs to give evidence about his lease of his residence.

But last week, the government declined to give parliamentarians time to debate the prince's status or his home, despite increasing calls for scrutiny.

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

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