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In the course of a visit to a cathedral in Staffordshire on the start of the week, the King was heckled by a man who questioned him about Prince Andrew's connections with convicted sex offender Epstein.

The man inquired how long the monarch had been aware about his sibling's association with Epstein, and also questioned whether he had instructed the police to "hide" for Prince Andrew.

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

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

"How long have you been aware about Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein? Did you request the authorities to conceal for him?"

The monarch did not respond but continued meeting fans, some of whom shouted "Long live the King". One fan can be heard requesting him for a hug.

A female bystander outside the venue was also observed telling the heckler to "leave" and to "shut up".

Scandal Reignited by Posthumous Publication

The scandal over the Duke of York's connections to Jeffrey Epstein has been revived by misconduct allegations detailed in Ms. Giuffre's posthumously-published book.

In the memoir, the accuser alleges she had sex with the royal on three separate occasions, including once with Jeffrey Epstein and "several other minors"

Andrew, who reached a out-of-court agreement with the plaintiff in recent years, has consistently denied any misconduct. In 2019, he told a news program he did not remember meeting Ms Giuffre "at all", and that they "never had any sort of intimate relations."

Fresh Questions About Finances and Housing

But in recent times, fresh questions have been asked about how he is able to finance his lifestyle despite not being a active member of the royal family.

The revelation 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 summoned front of members of parliament to give evidence about his rental agreement of his residence.

But last week, the government declined to give parliamentarians time to discuss the royal's titles or his home, despite increasing calls for scrutiny.

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

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