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During a public appearance to Lichfield Cathedral on the start of the week, the King was shouted at by a man who asked him about his brother's connections with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

The individual inquired how long the King had been aware about his sibling's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, and also raised doubts about whether he had asked the police to "hide" for Andrew.

Despite the heckling, there were large groups of fans and cheers for the King, who was visiting the region for an ceremony.

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

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

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

Another woman outside the cathedral was also observed telling the protester to "leave" and to "shut up".

Controversy Reignited by Posthumous Publication

The scandal over the Duke of York's connections to Jeffrey Epstein has been reignited by misconduct claims repeated in Virginia Giuffre's recently released book.

In the publication, Ms Giuffre claims she had sexual encounters with the prince on three separate occasions, including once with Epstein and "several other minors"

Prince Andrew, who reached a out-of-court agreement with the plaintiff in recent years, has consistently denied any misconduct. 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 intimate relations."

New Inquiries About Lifestyle and Housing

But recently, new inquiries have been raised about how he is able to fund his way of life despite not being a active member of the royal family.

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

The Liberal Democrats said he should be summoned before members of parliament to give evidence about his rental agreement of his residence.

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

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

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