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

The protester demanded to know how long the monarch had been aware about his sibling's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, and also questioned whether he had asked the police to "cover up" for Andrew.

Despite the protest, there were throngs of well-wishers and applause for the King, who was visiting Staffordshire for an event.

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

"How long have you known about Prince 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 "God Save The King". One supporter can be overheard asking him for a hug.

Another woman outside the cathedral was also heard telling the protester to "leave" and to "shut up".

Scandal Revived by Posthumous Publication

The controversy over Prince Andrew's links to Jeffrey Epstein has been revived by sexual abuse allegations detailed in Ms. Giuffre's recently released book.

In the publication, the accuser says she had sexual encounters with the prince on three separate occasions, including one instance with Epstein and "several other minors"

Prince Andrew, who reached a financial settlement with the plaintiff in 2022, has consistently denied any misconduct. In a previous interview, 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 Lifestyle and Living Arrangements

But recently, fresh questions have been asked 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 token annual rent on his Windsor mansion has intensified the scrutiny over his housing situation - even though he made large payments initially, including for renovations.

The Liberal Democrats said he should be called in front of members of parliament to give evidence about his rental agreement of his lodge.

But last Thursday, the government refused to give MPs time to debate the prince's titles or his residence, despite growing pressure for scrutiny.

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

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