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During a engagement to Lichfield Cathedral on Monday, King Charles was confronted by a man who asked him about his brother's links with disgraced financier Epstein.

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

Amid the protest, there were large groups of fans and cheers for the King, 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 gave up his titles earlier this month, has categorically denied any misconduct.

"For how long have you known about Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein? Did you request the police to cover up for Andrew?"

The monarch ignored the questions but continued greeting fans, some of whom chanted "Long live the King". One supporter can be heard asking him for a embrace.

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

Scandal Reignited by Memoir

The controversy over the Duke of York's links to Jeffrey Epstein has been brought back into focus by misconduct claims detailed in Ms. Giuffre's recently released book.

In the publication, Ms Giuffre says she had sex with the royal on multiple times, including once with Jeffrey Epstein and "several other minors"

Prince Andrew, who reached a out-of-court agreement with Ms Giuffre in 2022, has consistently denied any wrongdoing. In 2019, he told BBC Newsnight he did not recall meeting her "ever", and that they "did not have any sort of intimate relations."

New Inquiries About Lifestyle and Living Arrangements

But in recent times, new inquiries have been raised about how he is able to finance his lifestyle despite not being a active member of the royal family.

The disclosure that he has only ever paid a nominal fee on his Windsor mansion 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 called in before members of parliament to give testimony about his rental agreement of his lodge.

But last week, the authorities refused to give MPs time to discuss the royal's titles or his residence, despite growing pressure for scrutiny.

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

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