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In the course of a engagement to Lichfield Cathedral on Monday, the King was shouted at by a man who questioned him about his brother's links with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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

Despite the heckling, there were crowds of well-wishers and cheers for the monarch, who was in Staffordshire for an event.

Prince Andrew's links with Jeffrey Epstein have been under close examination in recent weeks. The prince, who relinquished his royal duties earlier this month, has categorically denied any wrongdoing.

"For how long have you been aware about Andrew and Epstein? Did you request the police to cover up for Andrew?"

The King remained silent but continued greeting supporters, some of whom shouted "Long live the King". One supporter can be heard asking him for a hug.

Another woman outside the cathedral was also observed telling the heckler to "go away" and to "shut up".

Scandal Reignited by Memoir

The scandal over Prince Andrew's links to Epstein has been reignited by misconduct claims detailed in Ms. Giuffre's recently released memoir.

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

Prince Andrew, who reached a out-of-court agreement with Ms Giuffre in recent years, has consistently denied any misconduct. In a previous interview, he told a news program he did not remember meeting Ms Giuffre "ever", and that they "never had any sort of intimate relations."

New Inquiries Over Lifestyle and Housing

But in recent times, new inquiries have been asked about how he is able to fund his way of life despite not being a working royal.

The revelation 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 significant contributions up front, including for improvements.

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

But last week, the government declined to give parliamentarians time to discuss the prince's status or his home, despite increasing calls for scrutiny.

The royal household has not commented on whether the Duke of York might move out of his current residence - or where he might reside.

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