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During a visit to a cathedral in Staffordshire on Monday, the King was heckled by a protester who asked him about Prince Andrew's connections with disgraced financier Epstein.

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

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

Prince Andrew's links with Epstein have been under intense scrutiny in the past few weeks. The prince, who relinquished his titles earlier this month, has repeatedly denied any misconduct.

"For how long have you been aware about Andrew and Epstein? Did you request the authorities to conceal for him?"

The King remained silent but continued greeting supporters, some of whom shouted "God Save The King". One fan can be overheard asking him for a hug.

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

Controversy Reignited by Posthumous Publication

The controversy over the Duke of York's links to Epstein has been reignited by sexual abuse allegations detailed in Ms. Giuffre's posthumously-published memoir.

In the memoir, Ms Giuffre alleges she had sex with the royal on multiple times, including once with Jeffrey Epstein and "eight other young girls"

Andrew, who agreed to a financial settlement with Ms Giuffre in recent years, has repeatedly denied any misconduct. In 2019, he told BBC Newsnight he did not recall meeting her "ever", and that they "never had any sort of intimate relations."

New Inquiries About Finances and Housing

But in recent times, fresh questions have been raised about how he is able to fund his way of life despite not being a working royal.

The revelation that he has only ever paid a nominal fee on his Windsor mansion has intensified the scrutiny over his living arrangements - even though he made large payments up front, including for renovations.

The Liberal Democrats said he should be summoned front of members of parliament to give testimony about his lease of his residence.

But last Thursday, the authorities declined to give MPs time to discuss the royal's status or his home, despite increasing calls for investigation.

The royal household has not commented on whether the Duke of York might relocate of his current residence - or where he might reside.

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