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In the course of a engagement to a cathedral in Staffordshire on Monday, the King was shouted at by a protester who asked him about his brother's relationship with disgraced financier Epstein.

The man asked how long the monarch had been known about his sibling's association with Jeffrey Epstein, and also questioned whether he had asked the authorities to "cover up" for Andrew.

Despite the protest, there were throngs of well-wishers and cheers for the monarch, who was visiting the region for an engagement.

The Duke of York's links with Jeffrey Epstein have been under close examination in recent weeks. The prince, who gave up his titles earlier this month, has categorically denied any misconduct.

"For how long have you known about Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein? Have you asked the authorities to conceal for him?"

The monarch ignored the questions but continued greeting fans, some of whom chanted "God Save The King". One fan can be heard requesting him for a embrace.

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

Controversy Revived by Posthumous Publication

The controversy over the Duke of York's links to Epstein has been revived by misconduct allegations repeated in Virginia Giuffre's posthumously-published memoir.

In the publication, the accuser alleges she had sex with the prince on three separate occasions, including once with Epstein and "several other minors"

Prince Andrew, who agreed to a out-of-court agreement with the plaintiff in 2022, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing. In 2019, he told BBC Newsnight he did not recall meeting Ms Giuffre "ever", and that they "did not have any sort of intimate relations."

Fresh Questions Over Lifestyle and Living Arrangements

But recently, new inquiries have been asked about how he is able to fund his lifestyle despite not being a working royal.

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

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

But last Thursday, the government declined to give parliamentarians time to discuss the royal's status or his home, despite growing pressure for investigation.

Buckingham Palace has not issued a statement on whether Prince Andrew might move out of his home - or where he might reside.

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