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In the course of a public appearance to Lichfield Cathedral on the start of the week, the King was shouted at by a man who asked him about his brother's connections with disgraced financier Epstein.

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

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

Prince Andrew's associations with Epstein have been under close examination in recent weeks. The prince, who relinquished his titles earlier this month, has strongly denied any wrongdoing.

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

The monarch ignored the questions but continued meeting fans, some of whom chanted "God Save The King". One fan can be heard asking him for a embrace.

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

Scandal Reignited by Posthumous Publication

The scandal over the Duke of York's links to Epstein has been brought back into focus by misconduct allegations detailed in Ms. Giuffre's recently released memoir.

In the publication, the accuser says she had sex with the prince on multiple times, including one instance with Jeffrey Epstein and "eight other young girls"

Andrew, who agreed to a out-of-court agreement with Ms Giuffre in 2022, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing. In 2019, he told BBC Newsnight he did not remember meeting Ms Giuffre "at all", and that they "never had any sort of sexual contact."

New Inquiries About Finances and Living Arrangements

But in recent times, fresh questions 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 token annual rent on his Royal Lodge has intensified the scrutiny over his housing situation - 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 week, the authorities declined to give parliamentarians time to debate the prince's status or his home, despite increasing calls for scrutiny.

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

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