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During a engagement to Lichfield Cathedral on Monday, the King was heckled by a man who questioned him about his brother's links with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.

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

Despite the heckling, there were large groups of well-wishers and cheers for the King, who was visiting the region for an ceremony.

Prince Andrew's associations with Jeffrey Epstein have been under intense scrutiny in the past few weeks. The prince, who gave up his royal duties earlier this month, has categorically denied any wrongdoing.

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

The King remained silent but carried on greeting supporters, some of whom chanted "Long live the King". One supporter can be heard requesting him for a embrace.

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

Controversy Reignited by Posthumous Publication

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

In the memoir, the accuser alleges she had sexual encounters with the royal on three separate occasions, including one instance with Epstein and "eight other young girls"

Andrew, who agreed to a financial settlement with the plaintiff in recent years, has repeatedly denied any misconduct. In a previous interview, he told a news program he did not recall meeting her "ever", and that they "did not have any sort of intimate relations."

Fresh Questions About Lifestyle and Living Arrangements

But recently, fresh questions have been raised 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 Windsor mansion has heightened the examination over his living arrangements - even though he made significant contributions up front, including for improvements.

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

But last week, the authorities declined to give MPs time to debate the royal's titles or his residence, despite increasing calls for investigation.

The royal household has not issued a statement on whether Prince Andrew might relocate of his home - or where he might go.

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