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In the course of a public appearance to Lichfield Cathedral on the start of the week, the King was heckled by a individual who questioned him about his brother's links with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

The man demanded to know how long the monarch had been known about his brother's association with Epstein, and also raised doubts about whether he had asked the authorities to "hide" for Prince Andrew.

Amid the protest, there were crowds of fans and cheers for the monarch, who was visiting the region for an event.

Prince Andrew's associations with Epstein have been under close examination in the past few weeks. The royal, who relinquished his royal duties earlier this month, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing.

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

The King ignored the questions but carried on meeting fans, some of whom shouted "Long live the King". One fan can be heard requesting him for a embrace.

A female bystander outside the cathedral was also heard telling the protester to "go away" and to "shut up".

Scandal Revived by Posthumous Publication

The controversy over the Duke of York's connections to Jeffrey Epstein has been reignited by sexual abuse allegations detailed in Ms. Giuffre's recently released book.

In the memoir, Ms Giuffre alleges she had sex with the prince on multiple times, including once with Jeffrey Epstein and "eight other young girls"

Prince Andrew, who reached a financial settlement with the plaintiff in recent years, has consistently denied any misconduct. In a previous interview, he told a news program he did not remember meeting her "at all", and that they "never had any sort of intimate relations."

Fresh Questions About Finances and Housing

But recently, new inquiries have been raised 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 intensified the examination over his living arrangements - even though he made significant contributions up front, including for improvements.

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

But last Thursday, the authorities refused to give MPs time to debate the prince's status 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 reside.

Associated Issues

• Prince Andrew
• UK Royal Family
• The Monarch