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

The protester inquired how long the King had been known about his brother's association with Jeffrey Epstein, and also questioned whether he had asked the police to "conceal" for Andrew.

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

Prince Andrew's associations with Jeffrey Epstein have been under renewed focus in recent weeks. The prince, who relinquished his titles earlier this month, has repeatedly denied any misconduct.

"For how long have you been aware about Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein? Did you request the police to cover up for him?"

The King ignored the questions but carried on greeting fans, some of whom chanted "God Save The King". One supporter can be overheard asking him for a embrace.

A female bystander outside the cathedral was also heard telling the protester to "leave" and to "be quiet".

Controversy Revived by Posthumous Publication

The scandal over Prince Andrew's connections to Jeffrey Epstein has been brought back into focus by sexual abuse allegations repeated in Ms. Giuffre's recently released memoir.

In the publication, Ms Giuffre claims she had sex with the royal on three separate occasions, including one instance with Jeffrey Epstein and "eight other young girls"

Prince Andrew, who agreed to a financial settlement with Ms Giuffre in 2022, has repeatedly denied any misconduct. In 2019, he told BBC Newsnight he did not recall meeting Ms Giuffre "ever", and that they "did not have any sort of sexual contact."

Fresh Questions 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 disclosure that he has only ever paid a token annual rent on his Royal Lodge has heightened the examination over his housing situation - even though he made significant contributions up front, including for improvements.

The Liberal Democrats said he should be called in before members of parliament to give testimony about his lease of his residence.

But last Thursday, the authorities declined to give MPs time to discuss the prince's status or his home, despite growing pressure for investigation.

The royal household has not issued a statement on whether Prince Andrew might move out of his current residence - or where he might go.

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