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In the course of a public appearance to a cathedral in Staffordshire on the start of the week, the King was heckled by a protester who asked him about his brother's connections with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.

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

Amid the heckling, there were crowds of fans and cheers for the monarch, who was visiting Staffordshire for an ceremony.

Prince Andrew's connections with Jeffrey Epstein have been under intense scrutiny in recent weeks. The prince, who gave up his titles earlier this month, has categorically denied any wrongdoing.

"For how long have you known about Prince Andrew and Epstein? Have you asked the police to conceal for Andrew?"

The monarch did not respond but carried on greeting fans, some of whom shouted "God Save The King". One supporter can be heard asking him for a hug.

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

Scandal Revived by Posthumous Publication

The controversy over the Duke of York's connections to Epstein has been revived by misconduct claims repeated in Ms. Giuffre's posthumously-published memoir.

In the memoir, the accuser says she had sex with the royal on multiple times, including once with Epstein and "several other minors"

Andrew, who reached a out-of-court agreement with Ms Giuffre in recent years, has consistently denied any wrongdoing. In 2019, he told a news program he did not remember meeting her "ever", and that they "never had any sort of sexual contact."

Fresh Questions About Finances and Housing

But in recent times, new inquiries have been asked about how he is able to finance his way of life despite not being a working royal.

The disclosure that he has only ever paid a nominal fee on his Royal Lodge has heightened the scrutiny over his housing situation - even though he made significant contributions initially, including for renovations.

The political party said he should be summoned before members of parliament to give testimony about his lease of his residence.

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

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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