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In the course of a public appearance to Lichfield Cathedral on the start of the week, the King was heckled by a protester who questioned him about Prince Andrew's connections with disgraced financier Epstein.

The man inquired how long the King had been aware about his sibling's association with Jeffrey Epstein, and also questioned whether he had instructed the police to "cover up" for Prince Andrew.

Amid the heckling, there were crowds of supporters and applause for the King, who was visiting Staffordshire for an engagement.

The Duke of York's associations with Epstein have been under close examination in recent weeks. The prince, who gave up his royal duties earlier this month, has repeatedly denied any misconduct.

"For how long have you been aware about Andrew and Epstein? Have you asked the police to conceal for Andrew?"

The monarch ignored the questions but carried on greeting fans, some of whom chanted "Long live the King". One fan can be overheard requesting him for a embrace.

A female bystander outside the venue was also heard telling the protester to "leave" and to "shut up".

Scandal Reignited by Posthumous Publication

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

In the memoir, Ms Giuffre says she had sexual encounters with the royal on multiple times, including one instance with Epstein and "eight other young girls"

Andrew, who reached a financial settlement with Ms Giuffre in recent years, has consistently denied any wrongdoing. In a previous interview, he told a news program he did not recall meeting Ms Giuffre "at all", and that they "never had any sort of sexual contact."

Fresh Questions Over Finances and Living Arrangements

But recently, fresh questions 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 token annual rent on his Royal Lodge has intensified the examination over his housing situation - even though he made large payments up front, including for renovations.

The Liberal Democrats said he should be called in front of members of parliament to give evidence about his rental agreement of his residence.

But last Thursday, the government 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 move out of his current residence - or where he might reside.

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