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In the course of a engagement to Lichfield Cathedral on the start of the week, the King was heckled by a individual who asked him about his brother's links with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.

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

Despite the protest, there were throngs of supporters and applause for the monarch, who was visiting Staffordshire for an event.

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

"For how long have you known about Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein? Did you request the police to conceal for him?"

The monarch ignored the questions but carried on meeting fans, some of whom chanted "God Save The King". One supporter can be overheard requesting 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 Posthumous Publication

The controversy over the Duke of York's links to Jeffrey Epstein has been brought back into focus by sexual abuse allegations repeated in Ms. Giuffre's posthumously-published book.

In the publication, Ms Giuffre claims she had sex with the royal on multiple times, including one instance with Epstein and "eight other young girls"

Prince Andrew, who reached a out-of-court agreement with the plaintiff in 2022, has consistently denied any wrongdoing. In 2019, he told BBC Newsnight he did not remember meeting Ms Giuffre "ever", and that they "never had any sort of sexual contact."

Fresh Questions Over Finances and Living Arrangements

But recently, new inquiries have been asked about how he is able to finance his lifestyle despite not being a working royal.

The revelation that he has only ever paid a nominal fee on his Windsor mansion has heightened the scrutiny over his housing situation - even though he made large payments up front, including for renovations.

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

But last Thursday, the government declined to give MPs time to debate the royal's titles or his home, despite increasing calls for scrutiny.

The royal household has not commented on whether Prince Andrew might move out of his home - or where he might go.

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