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During a visit to Lichfield Cathedral on the start of the week, the King was heckled by a man who questioned him about his brother's connections with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

The protester asked how long the monarch had been aware about his brother's association with Epstein, and also raised doubts about whether he had instructed the police to "conceal" for Andrew.

Despite the protest, there were large groups of well-wishers and cheers for the King, who was visiting Staffordshire for an event.

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

"For how long have you known about Andrew and Epstein? Did you request the police to conceal for him?"

The monarch did not respond but carried on meeting fans, some of whom shouted "God Save The King". One supporter can be overheard requesting him for a embrace.

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

Scandal Revived by Memoir

The scandal over Prince Andrew's connections to Epstein has been brought back into focus by misconduct claims detailed in Ms. Giuffre's posthumously-published book.

In the memoir, Ms Giuffre says she had sexual encounters with the prince on three separate occasions, including one instance with Epstein and "eight other young girls"

Andrew, who agreed to a financial settlement with the plaintiff in recent years, has consistently denied any wrongdoing. In a previous interview, he told a news program he did not recall meeting Ms Giuffre "at all", and that they "did not have any sort of sexual contact."

Fresh Questions Over Finances and Housing

But in recent times, fresh questions have been raised about how he is able to finance his way of life despite not being a working royal.

The disclosure that he has only ever paid a nominal fee on his Windsor mansion has intensified the examination over his living arrangements - even though he made significant contributions initially, 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 lodge.

But last Thursday, the government declined to give parliamentarians time to discuss the prince's status or his residence, despite increasing calls for investigation.

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

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