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During a engagement to a cathedral in Staffordshire on Monday, the King was confronted by a protester who questioned him about Prince Andrew's connections with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.

The individual asked how long the King had been aware about his sibling's relationship with Epstein, and also questioned whether he had asked the police to "conceal" for Prince Andrew.

Amid the protest, there were crowds of well-wishers and cheers for the King, who was visiting the region for an ceremony.

The Duke of York's links with Epstein have been under renewed focus in recent weeks. The prince, who gave up his royal duties earlier this month, has strongly denied any misconduct.

"For how long have you known about Prince Andrew and Epstein? Did you request the authorities to conceal for him?"

The King ignored the questions but continued meeting supporters, some of whom shouted "Long live the King". One fan can be overheard requesting him for a embrace.

A female bystander outside the cathedral was also observed telling the heckler to "leave" and to "shut up".

Controversy Revived by Posthumous Publication

The scandal over the Duke of York's links to Jeffrey Epstein has been brought back into focus by misconduct allegations detailed in Virginia Giuffre's recently released book.

In the memoir, the accuser claims she had sex with the prince on multiple times, including once with Epstein and "several other minors"

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

New Inquiries About Lifestyle and Living Arrangements

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

The revelation that he has only ever paid a nominal fee on his Windsor mansion has intensified the examination over his living arrangements - even though he made large payments initially, including for improvements.

The political party said he should be summoned before MPs to give evidence about his lease of his residence.

But last week, the government refused to give MPs time to discuss the prince's titles or his home, despite increasing calls for scrutiny.

The royal household has not commented on whether Prince Andrew might relocate of his home - or where he might go.

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