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During a visit to Lichfield Cathedral on Monday, the King was shouted at by a individual who questioned him about his brother's relationship with disgraced financier Epstein.

The protester demanded to know how long the monarch had been aware about his sibling's relationship with Epstein, and also questioned whether he had instructed the authorities to "hide" for Andrew.

Amid the heckling, there were large groups of fans and applause for the monarch, who was in the region for an engagement.

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

"For how long have you been aware about Andrew and Epstein? Have you asked the police to conceal for Andrew?"

The monarch did not respond but carried on meeting fans, some of whom shouted "Long live the King". One supporter can be overheard asking him for a hug.

Another woman outside the venue was also observed telling the protester to "leave" and to "be quiet".

Scandal Reignited by Memoir

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

In the memoir, Ms Giuffre alleges she had sex with the royal on multiple times, including one instance with Epstein and "several other minors"

Andrew, who agreed to a out-of-court agreement with the plaintiff in 2022, has consistently denied any wrongdoing. In 2019, he told a news program he did not remember meeting her "ever", and that they "never had any sort of intimate relations."

Fresh Questions Over Lifestyle and Housing

But in recent times, new inquiries 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 token annual rent on his Windsor mansion has heightened the examination over his living arrangements - even though he made significant contributions up front, including for renovations.

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

But last Thursday, the authorities declined to give parliamentarians time to discuss the prince's titles or his residence, despite growing pressure for investigation.

The royal household has not commented on whether Prince Andrew might move out of his home - or where he might go.

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