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During a engagement to Lichfield Cathedral on Monday, the King was shouted at by a individual who asked him about his brother's links with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.

The man demanded to know how long the King had been known about his brother's relationship with Epstein, and also raised doubts about whether he had instructed the police to "cover up" for Prince Andrew.

Despite the heckling, there were crowds of well-wishers and applause for the King, who was visiting Staffordshire for an ceremony.

Prince Andrew's connections with Epstein have been under close examination in the past few weeks. The royal, who gave up his titles earlier this month, has categorically denied any wrongdoing.

"For how long have you known about Andrew and Epstein? Have you asked the authorities to cover up for him?"

The King remained silent but carried on meeting supporters, some of whom chanted "Long live the King". One supporter can be heard requesting him for a embrace.

Another woman outside the venue was also observed telling the heckler to "leave" and to "shut up".

Controversy Revived by Posthumous Publication

The controversy over Prince Andrew's links to Jeffrey Epstein has been reignited by sexual abuse allegations detailed in Ms. Giuffre's recently released book.

In the publication, Ms Giuffre claims she had sex with the prince on multiple times, including one instance with Jeffrey Epstein and "several other minors"

Andrew, who agreed to a out-of-court agreement with Ms Giuffre in recent years, has consistently denied any misconduct. In 2019, he told a news program he did not recall meeting her "at all", and that they "never had any sort of sexual contact."

New Inquiries About Lifestyle and Housing

But in recent times, new inquiries have been raised about how he is able to finance his lifestyle despite not being a active member of the royal family.

The revelation that he has only ever paid a nominal fee on his Royal Lodge has intensified the scrutiny over his housing situation - even though he made large payments up front, including for renovations.

The political party said he should be called in front of members of parliament to give testimony about his lease of his residence.

But last Thursday, the authorities refused to give parliamentarians time to debate the prince's titles or his residence, despite increasing calls for investigation.

Buckingham Palace has not commented on whether Prince Andrew might move out of his current residence - or where he might go.

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