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During a engagement to Lichfield Cathedral on the start of the week, the King was confronted by a man who asked him about Prince Andrew's connections with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

The individual demanded to know how long the monarch had been known about his sibling's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, and also questioned whether he had instructed the police to "cover up" for Andrew.

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

Prince Andrew's links with Epstein have been under intense scrutiny in recent weeks. The prince, who gave up his titles earlier this month, has strongly denied any wrongdoing.

"How long have you known about Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein? Did you request the police to conceal for him?"

The monarch ignored the questions but continued greeting fans, some of whom shouted "God Save The King". One supporter can be heard requesting him for a hug.

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

Controversy Reignited by Memoir

The scandal over the Duke of York's links to Jeffrey Epstein has been revived by misconduct claims repeated in Ms. Giuffre's recently released book.

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

Andrew, who reached a financial settlement with Ms Giuffre in 2022, has consistently denied any wrongdoing. In 2019, he told BBC Newsnight he did not recall meeting Ms Giuffre "ever", and that they "never had any sort of intimate relations."

Fresh Questions Over Lifestyle and Living Arrangements

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

The revelation that he has only ever paid a nominal fee on his Royal Lodge has intensified the examination over his living arrangements - even though he made significant contributions up front, including for improvements.

The Liberal Democrats said he should be summoned front of MPs to give evidence about his rental agreement of his residence.

But last week, the government refused to give MPs time to debate the royal's status or his home, despite increasing calls for scrutiny.

Buckingham Palace has not issued a statement on whether the Duke of York might move out of his home - or where he might go.

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