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

The man inquired how long the monarch had been aware about his sibling's association with Jeffrey Epstein, and also raised doubts about whether he had instructed the police to "cover up" for Andrew.

Amid the heckling, there were crowds of supporters and cheers for the King, who was in Staffordshire for an engagement.

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

"How long have you been aware about Andrew and Epstein? Did you request the authorities to cover up for Andrew?"

The King ignored the questions but continued greeting fans, some of whom chanted "Long live the King". One supporter can be heard requesting him for a embrace.

A female bystander outside the cathedral was also observed telling the protester to "go away" and to "be quiet".

Controversy Reignited by Posthumous Publication

The controversy over Prince Andrew's links to Jeffrey Epstein has been revived by sexual abuse claims repeated in Ms. Giuffre's recently released book.

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

Prince Andrew, who reached a out-of-court agreement with Ms Giuffre in 2022, has consistently denied any wrongdoing. In a previous interview, he told a news program he did not remember meeting her "at all", and that they "did not have any sort of sexual contact."

New Inquiries Over Finances and Housing

But recently, fresh questions have been raised about how he is able to fund his way of life despite not being a working royal.

The revelation that he has only ever paid a token annual rent on his Royal Lodge has intensified the examination over his living arrangements - even though he made significant contributions initially, including for improvements.

The political party said he should be summoned front of MPs to give testimony about his rental agreement of his residence.

But last Thursday, the government refused to give MPs time to debate the prince's titles or his home, despite increasing calls for investigation.

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

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