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During a visit to a cathedral in Staffordshire on Monday, the King was shouted at by a individual who asked him about Prince Andrew's connections with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

The individual asked how long the monarch had been known about his brother's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, and also raised doubts about whether he had instructed the police to "hide" for Prince Andrew.

Amid the protest, there were large groups of fans and cheers for the King, who was in Staffordshire for an engagement.

Prince Andrew's links with Jeffrey Epstein have been under close examination in recent weeks. The royal, who gave up his royal duties earlier this month, has strongly denied any wrongdoing.

"How long have you been aware about Andrew and Epstein? Have you asked the police to cover up for Andrew?"

The monarch ignored the questions but carried on meeting supporters, some of whom chanted "God Save The King". One supporter can be overheard requesting him for a hug.

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

Scandal Revived by Posthumous Publication

The controversy over the Duke of York's links to Jeffrey Epstein has been reignited by sexual abuse allegations detailed in Virginia Giuffre's posthumously-published book.

In the memoir, the accuser claims she had sex 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 recent years, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing. In a previous interview, he told BBC Newsnight he did not recall meeting her "at all", and that they "did not have any sort of sexual contact."

New Inquiries About Finances and Living Arrangements

But recently, fresh questions have been raised about how he is able to fund his way of life despite not being a active member of the royal family.

The disclosure that he has only ever paid a token annual rent on his Windsor mansion has heightened the scrutiny over his living arrangements - even though he made significant contributions initially, including for renovations.

The political party said he should be called in front of members of parliament to give testimony about his lease of his lodge.

But last week, the government declined to give parliamentarians time to debate the prince's titles or his residence, despite growing pressure for investigation.

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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