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During a engagement to a cathedral in Staffordshire on the start of the week, King Charles was heckled by a individual who asked him about Prince Andrew's connections with disgraced financier Epstein.

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

Amid the protest, there were large groups of supporters and cheers for the monarch, who was visiting Staffordshire for an engagement.

Prince Andrew's connections with Jeffrey Epstein have been under intense scrutiny in the past few weeks. The prince, who gave up his royal duties earlier this month, has repeatedly denied any misconduct.

"For how long have you been aware about Prince Andrew and Epstein? Have you asked the police to conceal for him?"

The King remained silent but carried on meeting supporters, some of whom shouted "God Save The King". One supporter can be heard asking him for a hug.

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

Scandal Revived by Memoir

The scandal over Prince Andrew's links to Jeffrey Epstein has been reignited by misconduct allegations detailed in Ms. Giuffre's posthumously-published book.

In the publication, the accuser alleges she had sexual encounters with the prince on multiple times, including one instance with Jeffrey Epstein and "several other minors"

Prince Andrew, who agreed to a financial settlement with the plaintiff in recent years, has repeatedly denied any misconduct. 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 intimate relations."

New Inquiries Over Finances and Housing

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

The revelation 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 large payments up front, including for renovations.

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

But last week, the government declined to give MPs time to debate the royal's titles or his residence, despite increasing calls for investigation.

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

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