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In the course of a visit to a cathedral in Staffordshire on Monday, the King was confronted by a individual who asked him about his brother's relationship with disgraced financier Epstein.

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

Amid the protest, there were throngs of fans and cheers for the monarch, who was visiting the region for an engagement.

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

"How long have you known about Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein? Did you request the authorities to cover up for Andrew?"

The King remained silent but continued meeting fans, some of whom chanted "Long live the King". One supporter can be overheard requesting him for a embrace.

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

Scandal Reignited by Posthumous Publication

The controversy over the Duke of York's connections to Jeffrey Epstein has been brought back into focus by sexual abuse claims repeated in Ms. Giuffre's recently released memoir.

In the memoir, the accuser 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 agreed to a out-of-court agreement with Ms Giuffre in recent years, has consistently denied any wrongdoing. In a previous interview, he told a news program he did not recall meeting her "at all", and that they "did not have any sort of sexual contact."

New Inquiries Over Lifestyle and Living Arrangements

But in recent times, fresh questions have been asked about how he is able to finance his way of life despite not being a active member of the royal family.

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

The political party said he should be called in front of members of parliament to give evidence about his lease of his lodge.

But last Thursday, the government declined to give MPs time to discuss the royal's status or his residence, despite growing pressure for scrutiny.

The royal household has not issued a statement on whether the Duke of York might move out of his home - or where he might reside.

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