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During a public appearance to a cathedral in Staffordshire on Monday, the King was shouted at by a individual who asked him about Prince Andrew's relationship with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.

The protester inquired how long the King had been known about his brother's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, and also raised doubts about whether he had asked the police to "cover up" for Prince Andrew.

Despite the protest, there were large groups of well-wishers and cheers for the King, who was in Staffordshire for an engagement.

Prince Andrew's associations with Epstein have been under intense scrutiny in recent weeks. The prince, who gave up his titles earlier this month, has strongly denied any wrongdoing.

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

The King ignored the questions but carried on meeting supporters, some of whom chanted "God Save The King". One fan can be heard requesting him for a hug.

Another woman outside the venue was also heard telling the protester to "leave" and to "be quiet".

Controversy Reignited by Memoir

The scandal over Prince Andrew's connections to Jeffrey Epstein has been revived by sexual abuse allegations repeated in Ms. Giuffre's posthumously-published book.

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

Andrew, who reached a out-of-court agreement with Ms Giuffre in recent years, has consistently denied any wrongdoing. In 2019, he told a news program he did not remember meeting her "at all", and that they "never had any sort of intimate relations."

New Inquiries About Lifestyle and Housing

But in recent times, new inquiries have been asked about how he is able to fund his lifestyle despite not being a working royal.

The disclosure that he has only ever paid a token annual rent on his Windsor mansion has intensified the scrutiny over his living arrangements - even though he made large payments initially, including for renovations.

The Liberal Democrats said he should be summoned before members of parliament to give testimony about his lease of his lodge.

But last Thursday, the government refused to give parliamentarians time to discuss the royal's titles or his home, despite growing pressure for investigation.

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

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