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During a engagement to a cathedral in Staffordshire on the start of the week, the King was shouted at by a individual who asked him about his brother's connections with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.

The protester asked how long the King had been known about his sibling's relationship with Epstein, and also raised doubts about whether he had asked the authorities to "conceal" for Andrew.

Amid the protest, there were throngs of fans and cheers for the monarch, who was visiting the region for an event.

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

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

The monarch remained silent but carried on greeting supporters, some of whom shouted "Long live the King". One fan can be overheard asking him for a embrace.

Another woman outside the venue was also heard telling the protester to "leave" and to "shut up".

Controversy Revived by Posthumous Publication

The controversy over Prince Andrew's connections to Jeffrey Epstein has been brought back into focus by sexual abuse allegations repeated in Ms. Giuffre's recently released memoir.

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

Prince Andrew, who agreed to a financial settlement with Ms Giuffre in recent years, has consistently denied any wrongdoing. In 2019, he told a news program he did not recall meeting her "at all", and that they "did not have any sort of sexual contact."

Fresh Questions About Lifestyle and Housing

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 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 renovations.

The Liberal Democrats said he should be called in front of MPs to give testimony about his lease of his residence.

But last Thursday, the government refused to give parliamentarians time to discuss the prince's status or his home, despite growing pressure 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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