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During a public appearance to a cathedral in Staffordshire on Monday, the King was shouted at by a protester who asked him about Prince Andrew's links with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

The man inquired how long the King had been known about his sibling's association with Epstein, and also raised doubts about whether he had instructed the police to "cover up" for Andrew.

Despite the heckling, there were throngs of fans and applause for the monarch, who was visiting the region for an ceremony.

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

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

The King remained silent but carried on meeting fans, some of whom shouted "Long live the King". One fan can be heard requesting him for a embrace.

Another woman outside the cathedral was also observed telling the heckler to "leave" and to "be quiet".

Scandal Reignited by Memoir

The controversy over the Duke of York's connections to Jeffrey Epstein has been brought back into focus by misconduct claims repeated in Virginia Giuffre's recently released book.

In the memoir, Ms Giuffre says she had sex with the royal on multiple times, including once with Epstein and "eight other young girls"

Prince Andrew, who agreed to a out-of-court agreement with Ms Giuffre in recent years, has repeatedly denied any misconduct. In 2019, he told a news program he did not recall meeting her "at all", and that they "never had any sort of sexual contact."

Fresh Questions Over Lifestyle and Living Arrangements

But in recent times, new inquiries have been raised about how he is able to fund his lifestyle despite not being a active member of the royal family.

The revelation that he has only ever paid a token annual rent on his Windsor mansion has intensified the examination over his living arrangements - 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 lease of his residence.

But last Thursday, the government declined to give MPs time to discuss the royal's titles or his residence, despite increasing calls for investigation.

Buckingham Palace has not commented on whether the Duke of York might move out of his home - or where he might go.

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