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During a engagement to a cathedral in Staffordshire on the start of the week, the King was shouted at by a man who asked him about his brother's relationship with convicted sex offender Epstein.

The man demanded to know how long the King had been aware about his brother's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, and also raised doubts about whether he had asked the authorities to "hide" for Andrew.

Despite the protest, there were throngs of supporters and cheers for the monarch, who was in Staffordshire for an ceremony.

Prince Andrew's connections with 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 Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein? Did you request the police to conceal for him?"

The King remained silent but carried on meeting supporters, some of whom chanted "God Save The King". One supporter can be overheard requesting him for a embrace.

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

Controversy Reignited by Posthumous Publication

The scandal over Prince Andrew's connections to Epstein has been revived by misconduct claims detailed in Virginia Giuffre's recently released memoir.

In the memoir, the accuser claims she had sex with the royal on multiple times, including once with Jeffrey Epstein and "eight other young girls"

Prince Andrew, who reached a out-of-court agreement with Ms Giuffre in recent years, has consistently denied any wrongdoing. In 2019, he told BBC Newsnight he did not recall meeting Ms Giuffre "at all", and that they "never had any sort of intimate relations."

New Inquiries About Lifestyle and Living Arrangements

But recently, new inquiries 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 heightened the examination over his living arrangements - even though he made significant contributions initially, including for renovations.

The political party said he should be summoned front of members of parliament to give evidence about his rental agreement of his lodge.

But last week, the authorities refused to give parliamentarians time to debate the royal's titles or his home, despite growing pressure for investigation.

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

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