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During a visit to a cathedral in Staffordshire on the start of the week, the King was heckled by a man who questioned him about his brother's links with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.

The individual inquired how long the monarch had been known about his sibling's relationship with Epstein, and also raised doubts about whether he had asked the police to "hide" for Prince Andrew.

Despite the protest, there were throngs of supporters and applause for the monarch, who was in Staffordshire for an event.

Prince Andrew's associations with Epstein have been under intense scrutiny in the past few weeks. The royal, who relinquished his royal duties earlier this month, has categorically denied any wrongdoing.

"How long have you known about Andrew and Epstein? Did you request the police to cover up for Andrew?"

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

Another woman outside the venue was also observed telling the heckler to "go away" and to "be quiet".

Scandal Reignited by Posthumous Publication

The controversy over the Duke of York's links to Jeffrey Epstein has been revived by sexual abuse allegations detailed in Virginia Giuffre's recently released book.

In the publication, Ms Giuffre says she had sexual encounters with the royal on multiple times, including one instance with Jeffrey Epstein and "eight other young girls"

Andrew, who reached a out-of-court agreement with Ms Giuffre in 2022, has consistently denied any wrongdoing. In a previous interview, 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 Over Finances and Housing

But recently, new inquiries 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 scrutiny over his housing situation - even though he made large payments up front, including for improvements.

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

But last Thursday, the authorities refused to give MPs time to discuss the prince's status or his home, despite increasing calls for investigation.

The royal household has not commented on whether the Duke of York might relocate of his home - or where he might reside.

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