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During a engagement to Lichfield Cathedral on Monday, the King was heckled by a individual who asked him about Prince Andrew's relationship with convicted sex offender Epstein.

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

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

The Duke of York's associations with Jeffrey Epstein have been under close examination in recent weeks. The royal, who gave up his titles earlier this month, has categorically denied any wrongdoing.

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

The monarch ignored the questions but continued meeting supporters, some of whom chanted "God Save The King". One fan can be overheard asking him for a hug.

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

Controversy Revived by Memoir

The scandal over Prince Andrew's connections to Epstein has been reignited by misconduct claims detailed in Ms. Giuffre's posthumously-published book.

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

Andrew, who reached a financial settlement with the plaintiff in recent years, has repeatedly denied any misconduct. In 2019, he told BBC Newsnight he did not recall meeting Ms Giuffre "at all", and that they "did not have any sort of sexual contact."

Fresh Questions About Finances and Living Arrangements

But in recent times, new inquiries have been raised about how he is able to fund his way of life 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 significant contributions up front, including for renovations.

The Liberal Democrats said he should be called in before MPs to give testimony about his lease of his lodge.

But last Thursday, the authorities declined to give parliamentarians time to discuss the prince's status or his home, despite increasing calls for investigation.

Buckingham Palace has not issued a statement on whether the Duke of York might relocate of his current residence - or where he might reside.

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