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

The man asked how long the monarch had been known about his sibling's relationship with Epstein, and also raised doubts about whether he had asked the authorities to "conceal" for Andrew.

Despite the heckling, there were crowds of well-wishers and applause for the King, who was visiting the region for an event.

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

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

The King did not respond but continued meeting supporters, some of whom shouted "Long live the King". One fan can be overheard requesting him for a embrace.

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

Scandal Reignited by Posthumous Publication

The controversy over Prince Andrew's connections to Jeffrey Epstein has been brought back into focus by misconduct allegations detailed in Ms. Giuffre's recently released memoir.

In the memoir, Ms Giuffre claims she had sexual encounters with the royal on multiple times, including once with Jeffrey Epstein and "several other minors"

Prince Andrew, who reached a out-of-court agreement with the plaintiff in recent years, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing. In 2019, he told a news program he did not recall meeting Ms Giuffre "at all", and that they "did not have any sort of sexual contact."

Fresh Questions Over Lifestyle and Housing

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

The revelation that he has only ever paid a nominal fee on his Royal Lodge has intensified the scrutiny over his housing situation - even though he made large payments initially, including for improvements.

The Liberal Democrats said he should be summoned front of MPs to give evidence about his lease of his lodge.

But last Thursday, the authorities declined to give MPs time to discuss the royal's titles or his residence, despite growing pressure for scrutiny.

The royal household has not issued a statement on whether the Duke of York might relocate of his home - or where he might go.

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