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In the course of a engagement to Lichfield Cathedral on the start of the week, the King was shouted at by a man who questioned him about Prince Andrew's links with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

The protester demanded to know how long the King had been aware about his brother's association with Jeffrey Epstein, and also questioned whether he had asked the police to "conceal" for Andrew.

Despite the heckling, there were crowds of well-wishers and applause for the monarch, who was visiting Staffordshire for an engagement.

Prince Andrew's links with Epstein have been under close examination in recent weeks. The prince, who relinquished his royal duties earlier this month, has categorically denied any misconduct.

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

The monarch remained silent but carried on greeting supporters, some of whom shouted "Long live the King". One supporter can be heard requesting him for a embrace.

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

Scandal Reignited by Memoir

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

In the publication, the accuser claims she had sexual encounters with the royal on multiple times, including once with Jeffrey Epstein and "eight other young girls"

Prince Andrew, who agreed to a out-of-court agreement with the plaintiff in 2022, has consistently denied any wrongdoing. In a previous interview, he told a news program he did not recall meeting her "at all", and that they "never had any sort of intimate relations."

New Inquiries About Finances and Housing

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

The disclosure that he has only ever paid a token annual rent on his Royal Lodge has heightened the scrutiny over his housing situation - even though he made large payments initially, including for improvements.

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

But last Thursday, the authorities refused to give MPs time to discuss the prince's status or his residence, despite increasing calls for scrutiny.

The royal household has not commented on whether the Duke of York might relocate of his home - or where he might go.

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