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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 relationship with disgraced financier Epstein.

The protester inquired how long the King had been known about his sibling's relationship with Epstein, and also questioned whether he had instructed the police to "hide" for Andrew.

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

Prince Andrew's associations with Epstein have been under intense scrutiny 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 Prince Andrew and Epstein? Have you asked the authorities to conceal for Andrew?"

The monarch did not respond but continued greeting supporters, some of whom shouted "God Save The King". One fan 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 Jeffrey Epstein has been revived by sexual abuse allegations detailed in Virginia Giuffre's recently released memoir.

In the publication, Ms Giuffre alleges she had sexual encounters with the prince on multiple times, including one instance with Jeffrey Epstein and "several other minors"

Prince Andrew, who agreed to a out-of-court agreement with the plaintiff in recent years, has consistently 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 fund his way of life despite not being a working royal.

The disclosure that he has only ever paid a nominal fee on his Windsor mansion has intensified the examination over his housing situation - even though he made significant contributions up front, including for renovations.

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

But last week, the authorities refused to give parliamentarians time to debate the royal's status or his home, despite increasing calls for investigation.

The royal household 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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