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During a visit to a cathedral in Staffordshire on Monday, the King was shouted at by a individual who questioned him about his brother's links with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.

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

Amid the heckling, there were large groups of well-wishers and applause for the monarch, who was in the region for an engagement.

The Duke of York's links with Jeffrey Epstein have been under renewed focus in recent weeks. The royal, who relinquished his royal duties earlier this month, has categorically denied any wrongdoing.

"For how long have you known about Andrew and Epstein? Have you asked the authorities to cover up for him?"

The King ignored the questions but carried on greeting fans, some of whom chanted "Long live the King". One supporter can be overheard asking him for a hug.

A female bystander outside the venue was also heard telling the protester to "go away" and to "be quiet".

Scandal Revived by Memoir

The controversy over the Duke of York's links to Jeffrey Epstein has been reignited by sexual abuse allegations detailed in Ms. Giuffre's recently released memoir.

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

Andrew, who agreed to a out-of-court agreement with Ms Giuffre in recent years, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing. In a previous interview, he told BBC Newsnight he did not remember meeting her "at all", and that they "did not have any sort of intimate relations."

New Inquiries Over Finances and Housing

But recently, fresh questions have been asked about how he is able to finance his way of life despite not being a working royal.

The revelation that he has only ever paid a token annual rent on his Royal Lodge has intensified the examination over his living arrangements - even though he made large payments initially, including for renovations.

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 Thursday, the authorities refused to give parliamentarians time to debate the royal's status or his residence, despite increasing calls for scrutiny.

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

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