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During a public appearance to Lichfield Cathedral on Monday, the King was confronted by a individual who questioned him about his brother's links with disgraced financier Epstein.

The individual inquired how long the monarch had been known about his brother's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, and also raised doubts about whether he had instructed the authorities to "conceal" for Prince Andrew.

Despite the heckling, there were throngs of fans and applause for the King, who was in Staffordshire for an engagement.

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

"How long have you been aware about Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein? Did you request the authorities to conceal for Andrew?"

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

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

Scandal Revived by Posthumous Publication

The controversy over Prince Andrew's links to Epstein has been revived by misconduct claims repeated in Ms. Giuffre's posthumously-published memoir.

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

Prince Andrew, who reached 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 "did not have any sort of sexual contact."

Fresh Questions About 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 disclosure that he has only ever paid a nominal fee on his Royal Lodge has heightened the examination over his living arrangements - even though he made significant contributions up front, including for renovations.

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

But last Thursday, the government declined to give parliamentarians time to discuss the royal's status or his residence, despite increasing calls for investigation.

Buckingham Palace has not issued a statement on whether the Duke of York might relocate of his current residence - or where he might go.

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