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During a engagement to a cathedral in Staffordshire on the start of the week, the King was confronted by a individual who questioned him about his brother's connections with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

The man demanded to know how long the monarch had been known about his sibling's association with 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 fans and applause for the King, who was visiting the region for an ceremony.

Prince Andrew's associations with Jeffrey 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 Jeffrey Epstein? Have you asked the police to cover up for Andrew?"

The King ignored the questions but continued greeting supporters, some of whom chanted "God Save The King". One supporter can be overheard asking him for a embrace.

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

Controversy Revived by Posthumous Publication

The controversy over Prince Andrew's links to Epstein has been reignited by sexual abuse allegations repeated in Virginia Giuffre's recently released memoir.

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

Andrew, who reached a out-of-court agreement with the plaintiff 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 "never had 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 way of life despite not being a active member of the royal family.

The disclosure that he has only ever paid a token annual rent on his Royal Lodge 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 MPs to give evidence about his rental agreement of his residence.

But last week, the government refused to give MPs time to debate the prince's titles or his residence, despite increasing calls for investigation.

The royal household has not commented on whether the Duke of York might relocate of his current residence - or where he might reside.

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