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During a engagement to Lichfield Cathedral on the start of the week, the King was confronted by a man who questioned him about Prince Andrew's connections with disgraced financier Epstein.

The man inquired how long the King had been known about his brother's association with Jeffrey Epstein, and also raised doubts about whether he had instructed the police to "conceal" for Andrew.

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

The Duke of York's associations with Jeffrey Epstein have been under renewed focus in the past few weeks. The prince, who relinquished his royal duties earlier this month, has strongly denied any misconduct.

"How long have you known about Prince Andrew and Jeffrey 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 overheard asking him for a embrace.

A female bystander outside the cathedral was also heard telling the heckler to "leave" and to "be quiet".

Scandal Revived by Posthumous Publication

The scandal over Prince Andrew's connections to Epstein has been revived by sexual abuse claims detailed in Ms. Giuffre's posthumously-published memoir.

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

Prince Andrew, who agreed to a out-of-court agreement with Ms Giuffre in 2022, has consistently denied any wrongdoing. In a previous interview, he told a news program he did not remember meeting Ms Giuffre "at all", and that they "never had any sort of intimate relations."

Fresh Questions About Finances and Housing

But recently, new inquiries have been asked about how he is able to finance 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 Royal Lodge has intensified the examination over his living arrangements - even though he made large payments initially, including for renovations.

The Liberal Democrats said he should be summoned front of members of parliament to give evidence about his rental agreement of his lodge.

But last Thursday, the authorities refused to give parliamentarians time to debate the royal's titles or his residence, despite increasing calls for investigation.

Buckingham Palace has not issued a statement on whether the Duke of York might move out of his home - or where he might go.

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