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In the course of a engagement to a cathedral in Staffordshire on Monday, King Charles was confronted by a man who asked him about his brother's connections with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

The protester demanded to know how long the King had been aware about his brother's association with Epstein, and also questioned whether he had asked the authorities to "cover up" for Andrew.

Despite the heckling, there were crowds of fans and cheers for the monarch, who was in Staffordshire for an engagement.

Prince Andrew's connections with Epstein have been under intense scrutiny in the past few weeks. The royal, who gave up his royal duties earlier this month, has categorically denied any misconduct.

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

The monarch ignored the questions but continued greeting fans, some of whom shouted "God Save The King". One fan can be overheard requesting him for a embrace.

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

Scandal Revived by Memoir

The controversy over the Duke of York's links to Epstein has been revived by misconduct allegations detailed in Virginia Giuffre's posthumously-published book.

In the memoir, Ms Giuffre claims she had sexual encounters with the prince on multiple times, including once with Jeffrey Epstein and "several other minors"

Prince Andrew, who reached a financial settlement with Ms Giuffre in recent years, has repeatedly denied any misconduct. In 2019, he told BBC Newsnight 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 Housing

But in recent times, new inquiries have been asked about how he is able to fund his way of life 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 political party said he should be summoned before members of parliament to give testimony about his rental agreement of his residence.

But last Thursday, the authorities declined to give parliamentarians time to debate the prince's titles or his residence, despite growing pressure for scrutiny.

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

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