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In the course of a public appearance to a cathedral in Staffordshire on Monday, the King was shouted at by a individual who asked him about his brother's links with disgraced financier Epstein.

The man inquired how long the monarch had been known about his sibling's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, and also questioned whether he had asked the police to "conceal" for Prince Andrew.

Despite the heckling, there were crowds of fans and cheers for the King, who was in the region for an event.

The Duke of York's connections with Jeffrey Epstein have been under close examination in recent weeks. The royal, who relinquished his titles earlier this month, has repeatedly denied any misconduct.

"How long have you known about Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein? Have you asked the authorities to cover up for him?"

The monarch ignored the questions but carried on meeting supporters, some of whom chanted "Long live the King". One supporter can be heard asking him for a embrace.

Another woman outside the venue was also heard telling the heckler to "go away" and to "be quiet".

Controversy Reignited by Memoir

The controversy over the Duke of York's links to Jeffrey Epstein has been revived by misconduct allegations repeated in Ms. Giuffre's posthumously-published memoir.

In the memoir, Ms Giuffre claims she had sexual encounters with the prince on three separate occasions, including one instance with Epstein and "several other minors"

Andrew, who agreed to a financial settlement with the plaintiff in recent years, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing. In a previous interview, he told a news program he did not remember meeting Ms Giuffre "ever", and that they "did not have any sort of sexual contact."

New Inquiries Over Lifestyle and Living Arrangements

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

The revelation that he has only ever paid a nominal fee on his Windsor mansion has heightened the scrutiny over his living arrangements - even though he made significant contributions initially, including for renovations.

The Liberal Democrats said he should be called in before MPs to give evidence about his rental agreement of his lodge.

But last Thursday, the authorities refused to give parliamentarians time to debate the prince's status or his home, despite increasing calls for scrutiny.

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

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