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

The protester inquired how long the monarch had been aware about his brother's relationship with Epstein, and also raised doubts about whether he had instructed the authorities to "hide" for Prince Andrew.

Despite the protest, there were crowds of well-wishers and cheers for the monarch, who was visiting Staffordshire for an engagement.

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

"For how long have you been aware about Prince Andrew and Epstein? Did you request the police to cover up for Andrew?"

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

Another woman outside the venue was also observed telling the heckler to "leave" and to "shut up".

Scandal Reignited by Memoir

The controversy over the Duke of York's connections to Jeffrey Epstein has been reignited by sexual abuse claims detailed in Ms. Giuffre's posthumously-published memoir.

In the publication, the accuser alleges she had sex with the prince on three separate occasions, including one instance with Jeffrey Epstein and "several other minors"

Andrew, who agreed to a out-of-court agreement with Ms Giuffre in 2022, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing. In a previous interview, he told a news program he did not recall meeting Ms Giuffre "at all", and that they "did not have any sort of intimate relations."

New Inquiries About Lifestyle and Living Arrangements

But recently, new inquiries have been asked 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 nominal fee on his Windsor mansion has intensified the scrutiny over his living arrangements - even though he made significant contributions initially, including for improvements.

The Liberal Democrats said he should be summoned front of members of parliament to give evidence about his rental agreement of his lodge.

But last Thursday, the authorities declined to give parliamentarians time to discuss the prince's titles or his home, despite increasing calls for scrutiny.

Buckingham Palace has not issued a statement on whether Prince Andrew might move out of his home - or where he might reside.

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