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During a public appearance to a cathedral in Staffordshire on the start of the week, the King was confronted by a protester who questioned him about his brother's connections with disgraced financier Epstein.

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

Amid the heckling, there were crowds of well-wishers and applause for the monarch, who was in the region for an event.

The Duke of York's links with Jeffrey Epstein have been under intense scrutiny in the past few weeks. The royal, who gave up his titles earlier this month, has strongly denied any wrongdoing.

"How long have you been aware about Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein? Have you asked the police to conceal for him?"

The monarch did not respond but carried on meeting supporters, some of whom shouted "God Save The King". One fan can be overheard requesting him for a embrace.

Another woman outside the venue was also heard telling the heckler to "leave" and to "shut up".

Controversy Revived by Memoir

The scandal over Prince Andrew's links to Jeffrey Epstein has been reignited by sexual abuse allegations repeated in Ms. Giuffre's recently released memoir.

In the memoir, the accuser says she had sexual encounters with the royal on three separate occasions, including one instance with Jeffrey Epstein and "several other minors"

Andrew, who reached a financial settlement with the plaintiff in 2022, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing. In 2019, he told a news program he did not recall meeting her "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 raised about how he is able to fund his way of life despite not being a active member of the royal family.

The disclosure that he has only ever paid a token annual rent on his Royal Lodge has heightened the scrutiny over his housing situation - even though he made significant contributions initially, including for improvements.

The Liberal Democrats said he should be called in before MPs to give testimony about his lease of his lodge.

But last week, the authorities declined to give parliamentarians time to discuss the prince's titles or his residence, despite increasing calls for scrutiny.

Buckingham Palace has not commented on whether Prince Andrew might relocate of his current residence - or where he might go.

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