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During a visit to Lichfield Cathedral on Monday, King Charles was confronted by a protester who asked him about his brother's links with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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

Despite the protest, there were throngs of supporters and cheers for the monarch, who was in the region for an engagement.

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

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

The King did not respond but continued meeting fans, 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 heckler to "go away" and to "be quiet".

Scandal Revived by Posthumous Publication

The controversy over Prince Andrew's connections to Epstein has been revived by misconduct allegations repeated in Ms. Giuffre's posthumously-published memoir.

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

Andrew, who agreed to a financial settlement with Ms Giuffre 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 "never had any sort of sexual contact."

Fresh Questions Over Finances and Housing

But in recent times, new inquiries have been raised about how he is able to finance his way of life despite not being a working royal.

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 renovations.

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

But last week, the government refused to give parliamentarians time to discuss the royal's status or his residence, despite increasing calls for investigation.

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

Associated Issues

• The Duke of York
• British Monarchy
• King Charles III