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In the course of a visit to Lichfield Cathedral on Monday, King Charles was confronted by a man who asked him about his brother's connections with convicted sex offender Epstein.

The protester demanded to know how long the King had been aware about his brother's association with Jeffrey Epstein, and also questioned whether he had instructed the police to "conceal" for Prince Andrew.

Amid the protest, there were large groups of well-wishers and cheers for the monarch, who was visiting the region for an engagement.

Prince Andrew's connections with Jeffrey Epstein have been under renewed focus in recent weeks. The royal, who gave up his titles earlier this month, has categorically denied any wrongdoing.

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

The King did not respond but carried on greeting fans, some of whom shouted "Long live the King". One supporter can be heard asking him for a hug.

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

Controversy Reignited by Posthumous Publication

The controversy over Prince Andrew's connections to Epstein has been revived by sexual abuse claims detailed in Virginia Giuffre's recently released book.

In the memoir, Ms Giuffre says she had sexual encounters with the prince on multiple times, including one instance with Epstein and "eight other young girls"

Prince Andrew, who agreed to a out-of-court agreement with Ms Giuffre in 2022, has consistently denied any misconduct. In a previous interview, he told a news program he did not remember meeting Ms Giuffre "at all", and that they "did not have any sort of sexual contact."

Fresh Questions Over Lifestyle and Living Arrangements

But recently, new inquiries have been asked 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 nominal fee on his Royal Lodge has intensified the examination over his housing situation - even though he made large payments up front, including for renovations.

The political party said he should be called in front of members of parliament to give testimony about his rental agreement of his residence.

But last Thursday, the authorities refused to give MPs time to discuss the prince's status or his home, despite growing pressure for investigation.

Buckingham Palace has not commented on whether Prince Andrew might relocate of his home - or where he might go.

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