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During a engagement to Lichfield Cathedral on Monday, the King was shouted at by a man who asked him about his brother's relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey 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 "conceal" for Andrew.

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

The Duke of York's associations with Epstein have been under renewed focus in the past few weeks. The prince, who gave up his titles earlier this month, has categorically denied any misconduct.

"For how long have you known about Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein? Have you asked the police to conceal for Andrew?"

The King ignored the questions but continued meeting fans, some of whom chanted "God Save The King". One fan can be overheard asking him for a hug.

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

Controversy Reignited by Posthumous Publication

The controversy over the Duke of York's links to Epstein has been brought back into focus by misconduct allegations repeated in Ms. Giuffre's posthumously-published book.

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

Prince Andrew, who reached a financial settlement with the plaintiff in recent years, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing. In a previous interview, he told a news program he did not recall meeting her "ever", and that they "did not have any sort of sexual contact."

Fresh Questions Over Finances 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 Windsor mansion has heightened the examination over his housing situation - even though he made large payments 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 residence.

But last Thursday, the government declined to give MPs time to discuss the prince's status or his residence, despite increasing calls for scrutiny.

Buckingham Palace has not commented on whether the Duke of York might relocate of his current residence - or where he might reside.

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