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

The individual inquired how long the King had been known about his sibling's relationship with Epstein, and also raised doubts about whether he had asked the authorities to "cover up" for Andrew.

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

Prince Andrew's connections with Jeffrey Epstein have been under renewed focus in the past few weeks. The royal, who relinquished his royal duties earlier this month, has categorically denied any misconduct.

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

The monarch remained silent but carried on meeting supporters, some of whom shouted "God Save The King". One supporter can be heard asking him for a embrace.

A female bystander outside the venue was also observed telling the protester to "leave" and to "be quiet".

Controversy Revived by Posthumous Publication

The scandal over Prince Andrew's links to Epstein has been brought back into focus by misconduct allegations repeated in Virginia Giuffre's recently released book.

In the publication, the accuser alleges she had sexual encounters with the prince on three separate occasions, including once with Jeffrey Epstein and "eight other young girls"

Andrew, who reached a out-of-court agreement with the plaintiff in recent years, has repeatedly 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 intimate relations."

Fresh Questions Over Finances and Living Arrangements

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 disclosure that he has only ever paid a nominal fee on his Royal Lodge has heightened the examination over his housing situation - even though he made significant contributions initially, 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 lodge.

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

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

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