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In the course of a engagement to Lichfield Cathedral on Monday, King Charles was confronted by a man who questioned him about Prince Andrew's links with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.

The individual asked how long the monarch had been aware about his brother's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, and also raised doubts about 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 visiting the region for an event.

Prince Andrew's associations with Epstein have been under renewed focus in the past few weeks. The royal, who relinquished his titles earlier this month, has categorically denied any wrongdoing.

"How long have you been aware about Andrew and Epstein? Did you request the authorities to conceal for Andrew?"

The monarch did not respond but carried on greeting supporters, some of whom chanted "God Save The King". One fan can be overheard requesting him for a hug.

A female bystander outside the cathedral was also heard telling the protester to "go away" and to "shut up".

Scandal Reignited by Posthumous Publication

The scandal over the Duke of York's connections to Jeffrey Epstein has been reignited by misconduct allegations detailed in Ms. Giuffre's posthumously-published memoir.

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

Andrew, who reached a financial settlement with Ms Giuffre in recent years, has consistently denied any wrongdoing. In 2019, he told a news program he did not recall meeting her "at all", and that they "did not have any sort of intimate relations."

New Inquiries 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 disclosure that he has only ever paid a nominal fee on his Royal Lodge has heightened the examination over his housing situation - even though he made significant contributions up front, including for improvements.

The political party said he should be summoned before MPs to give testimony about his rental agreement of his residence.

But last Thursday, the authorities declined to give parliamentarians time to discuss the prince's titles or his home, despite increasing calls for investigation.

Buckingham Palace has not commented on whether Prince Andrew might move out of his current residence - or where he might reside.

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