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In the course of a public appearance to a cathedral in Staffordshire on Monday, the King was shouted at by a individual who asked him about his brother's connections with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

The man asked how long the monarch had been aware about his sibling's association with Jeffrey Epstein, and also raised doubts about whether he had instructed the authorities to "cover up" for Prince Andrew.

Despite the heckling, there were large groups of fans and cheers for the monarch, who was visiting Staffordshire for an event.

The Duke of York's links with Jeffrey Epstein have been under close examination in the past few weeks. The royal, who relinquished his royal duties earlier this month, has repeatedly denied any misconduct.

"How long have you been aware about Prince Andrew and Epstein? Did you request the police to conceal for him?"

The monarch ignored the questions but continued meeting supporters, some of whom shouted "God Save The King". One supporter can be overheard asking him for a hug.

A female bystander outside the cathedral was also heard telling the heckler to "go away" and to "shut up".

Controversy Reignited by Memoir

The scandal over the Duke of York's links to Epstein has been reignited by misconduct allegations repeated in Ms. Giuffre's recently released memoir.

In the memoir, Ms Giuffre alleges she had sexual encounters with the prince on three separate occasions, including one instance with Epstein and "several other minors"

Prince Andrew, who reached a financial settlement with the plaintiff in 2022, has consistently denied any misconduct. 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 intimate relations."

Fresh Questions About Lifestyle and Housing

But recently, fresh questions have been raised about how he is able to fund his lifestyle despite not being a active member of the royal family.

The disclosure that he has only ever paid a nominal fee on his Windsor mansion has intensified 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 front of members of parliament to give evidence about his lease of his residence.

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

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

Associated Issues

• The Duke of York
• British Monarchy
• The Monarch