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During a engagement to a cathedral in Staffordshire on the start of the week, the King was heckled by a individual who questioned him about Prince Andrew's links with disgraced financier Epstein.

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

Amid the protest, there were throngs of fans and cheers for the King, who was in Staffordshire for an ceremony.

The Duke of York's associations with Epstein have been under close examination in recent weeks. The prince, who relinquished his royal duties 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 Andrew?"

The King did not respond but continued greeting fans, some of whom chanted "Long live the King". One fan can be heard requesting him for a hug.

Another woman outside the venue was also heard telling the protester to "go away" and to "be quiet".

Controversy Reignited by Posthumous Publication

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

In the memoir, Ms Giuffre says she had sex with the royal on three separate occasions, including one instance with Jeffrey Epstein and "several other minors"

Prince Andrew, who agreed to a financial settlement with Ms Giuffre in 2022, has consistently denied any misconduct. In 2019, he told a news program he did not recall meeting Ms Giuffre "at all", and that they "did not have any sort of intimate relations."

New Inquiries About Lifestyle and Housing

But recently, fresh questions have been raised about how he is able to finance his lifestyle despite not being a active member of the royal family.

The disclosure that he has only ever paid a token annual rent on his Royal Lodge has heightened the scrutiny over his housing situation - even though he made significant contributions up front, including for improvements.

The political party said he should be summoned front of members of parliament to give testimony about his rental agreement of his residence.

But last week, the government refused to give parliamentarians time to debate the royal's status or his residence, despite growing pressure for scrutiny.

The royal household has not commented on whether Prince Andrew might relocate of his home - or where he might reside.

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