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During a engagement to Lichfield Cathedral on Monday, the King was confronted by a man who asked him about his brother's links with convicted sex offender Epstein.

The individual demanded to know how long the King had been aware about his brother's association with Jeffrey Epstein, and also questioned whether he had asked the police to "hide" for Andrew.

Amid the heckling, there were crowds of well-wishers and cheers for the monarch, who was visiting the region for an event.

The Duke of York's links with Jeffrey Epstein have been under intense scrutiny in the past few weeks. The prince, who relinquished his royal duties earlier this month, has categorically denied any misconduct.

"How long have you been aware about Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein? Did you request the authorities to conceal for Andrew?"

The King ignored the questions but carried on meeting fans, some of whom chanted "Long live the King". One supporter can be heard requesting him for a embrace.

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

Scandal Revived by Memoir

The scandal over the Duke of York's connections to Epstein has been revived by sexual abuse allegations repeated in Virginia Giuffre's posthumously-published book.

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

Prince Andrew, who reached a financial settlement with the plaintiff in recent years, has repeatedly denied any misconduct. In 2019, he told a news program he did not remember meeting Ms Giuffre "at all", and that they "did not have any sort of intimate relations."

New Inquiries Over Finances and Living Arrangements

But recently, new inquiries have been raised about how he is able to finance his way of life despite not being a active member of the royal family.

The revelation that he has only ever paid a nominal fee on his Windsor mansion has heightened the scrutiny over his housing situation - even though he made significant contributions up front, including for improvements.

The Liberal Democrats said he should be summoned before members of parliament to give testimony about his rental agreement of his residence.

But last Thursday, the authorities declined to give parliamentarians time to discuss the prince's status or his home, despite growing pressure for investigation.

Buckingham Palace has not commented on whether the Duke of York might relocate of his current residence - or where he might go.

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