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

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

Despite the protest, there were large groups of well-wishers and cheers for the King, who was visiting Staffordshire for an ceremony.

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

"For how long have you been aware about Prince Andrew and Epstein? Did you request the police to conceal for him?"

The monarch remained silent but continued greeting supporters, some of whom chanted "Long live the King". One fan can be heard requesting him for a hug.

Another woman outside the venue was also heard telling the heckler to "leave" and to "be quiet".

Scandal Revived by Memoir

The scandal over the Duke of York's links to Epstein has been revived by sexual abuse allegations detailed in Virginia Giuffre's posthumously-published memoir.

In the publication, Ms Giuffre alleges she had sexual encounters with the royal on three separate occasions, including once with Epstein and "eight other young girls"

Prince Andrew, who agreed to a out-of-court agreement with Ms Giuffre in 2022, has repeatedly denied any misconduct. In 2019, he told a news program he did not remember meeting her "at all", and that they "did not have any sort of sexual contact."

Fresh Questions About Lifestyle and Living Arrangements

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

The revelation that he has only ever paid a nominal fee on his Royal Lodge has intensified the scrutiny over his living arrangements - even though he made large payments initially, including for improvements.

The political party said he should be summoned before MPs to give testimony about his lease of his lodge.

But last Thursday, the government refused to give parliamentarians time to debate the royal's titles or his home, despite increasing calls for scrutiny.

The royal household has not commented on whether the Duke of York might relocate of his current residence - or where he might reside.

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