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During a engagement to Lichfield Cathedral on the start of the week, the King was confronted by a man who questioned him about his brother's connections with convicted sex offender Epstein.

The man asked how long the King had been aware about his brother's relationship with Epstein, and also raised doubts about whether he had instructed the police to "cover up" for Andrew.

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

The Duke of York's connections with Jeffrey Epstein have been under close examination in recent weeks. The prince, who relinquished 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 him?"

The monarch remained silent but carried on greeting fans, some of whom chanted "Long live the King". One supporter can be overheard asking him for a embrace.

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

Controversy Reignited by Posthumous Publication

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

In the memoir, the accuser claims she had sex with the prince on multiple times, including one instance with Epstein and "several other minors"

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 recall meeting her "ever", and that they "did not have any sort of sexual contact."

New Inquiries Over Finances 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 active member of the royal family.

The disclosure that he has only ever paid a nominal fee on his Windsor mansion has intensified the examination over his housing situation - even though he made large payments up front, including for renovations.

The Liberal Democrats said he should be summoned front of members of parliament to give evidence about his lease of his residence.

But last Thursday, 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 commented on whether Prince Andrew might relocate of his current residence - or where he might go.

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