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In the course of a visit to a cathedral in Staffordshire on Monday, the King was heckled by a individual who questioned him about his brother's links with convicted sex offender Epstein.

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

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

Prince Andrew's links with Epstein have been under intense scrutiny in recent weeks. The royal, who relinquished his titles earlier this month, has strongly denied any misconduct.

"For how long have you known about Prince Andrew and Epstein? Did you request the authorities to cover up for Andrew?"

The monarch remained silent but continued greeting fans, some of whom chanted "God Save The King". One fan can be heard asking him for a embrace.

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

Controversy Reignited by Memoir

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

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

Prince Andrew, who reached a financial settlement with Ms Giuffre in 2022, has repeatedly denied any misconduct. In 2019, he told BBC Newsnight he did not remember meeting Ms Giuffre "at all", and that they "did not have any sort of intimate relations."

New Inquiries About Finances and Housing

But recently, fresh questions have been asked 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 Royal Lodge has heightened the examination over his housing situation - even though he made significant contributions up front, including for renovations.

The Liberal Democrats said he should be summoned front of MPs to give testimony about his rental agreement of his residence.

But last Thursday, the authorities refused to give MPs time to discuss the prince's titles or his residence, despite growing pressure for investigation.

The royal household has not issued a statement on whether the Duke of York might move out of his home - or where he might reside.

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