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During a engagement to a cathedral in Staffordshire on Monday, King Charles was confronted by a individual who questioned him about Prince Andrew's connections with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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

Despite the protest, there were crowds of supporters and applause for the King, who was in the region for an engagement.

The Duke of York's associations with Epstein have been under renewed focus in recent weeks. The prince, who gave up his royal duties earlier this month, has categorically denied any misconduct.

"How long have you been aware about Andrew and Epstein? Have you asked the police to cover up for Andrew?"

The King did not respond but carried on greeting fans, some of whom chanted "God Save The King". One supporter can be heard asking him for a hug.

Another woman outside the cathedral was also heard telling the heckler to "go away" and to "be quiet".

Scandal Revived by Memoir

The controversy over the Duke of York's links to Epstein has been brought back into focus by misconduct claims repeated in Ms. Giuffre's posthumously-published book.

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

Andrew, who agreed to a financial settlement with the plaintiff in 2022, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing. In 2019, he told BBC Newsnight he did not recall meeting her "ever", and that they "did not have any sort of sexual contact."

New Inquiries Over Lifestyle and Housing

But recently, fresh questions have been asked about how he is able to fund his way of life despite not being a working royal.

The disclosure that he has only ever paid a nominal fee on his Royal Lodge has intensified the scrutiny over his living arrangements - even though he made large payments up front, including for renovations.

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

But last Thursday, the government declined to give parliamentarians time to discuss the royal's status or his residence, despite growing pressure for scrutiny.

The royal household has not commented on whether Prince Andrew might relocate of his current residence - or where he might go.

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