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In the course of a public appearance to Lichfield Cathedral on the start of the week, King Charles was shouted at by a man who questioned him about his brother's relationship with convicted sex offender Epstein.

The individual inquired how long the monarch had been known about his brother's association with Epstein, and also raised doubts about whether he had instructed the police to "cover up" for Andrew.

Amid the heckling, there were large groups of fans and cheers for the monarch, who was visiting the region for an ceremony.

Prince Andrew's links with Jeffrey Epstein have been under close examination in the past few weeks. The royal, who gave up his titles earlier this month, has strongly denied any misconduct.

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

The monarch remained silent but continued greeting supporters, some of whom chanted "Long live the King". One fan can be overheard asking him for a embrace.

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

Scandal Revived by Memoir

The controversy over Prince Andrew's links to Jeffrey Epstein has been revived by sexual abuse allegations repeated in Virginia Giuffre's posthumously-published memoir.

In the memoir, the accuser claims she had sexual encounters with the prince on three separate occasions, including one instance with Jeffrey Epstein and "eight other young girls"

Andrew, who agreed to a financial settlement with the plaintiff in recent years, has consistently denied any wrongdoing. In a previous interview, he told a news program he did not recall meeting her "at all", and that they "never had any sort of intimate relations."

Fresh Questions About Lifestyle and Housing

But recently, fresh questions 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 nominal fee on his Royal Lodge has intensified the examination over his living arrangements - even though he made significant contributions up front, including for renovations.

The political party said he should be summoned front of members of parliament to give testimony about his lease of his residence.

But last week, the government refused to give parliamentarians time to debate the prince's titles or his residence, despite increasing calls for scrutiny.

The royal household has not issued a statement on whether the Duke of York might move out of his home - or where he might reside.

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