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During a engagement to Lichfield Cathedral on the start of the week, the King was confronted by a protester who asked him about Prince Andrew's connections with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

The protester inquired how long the monarch had been known about his sibling's relationship with Epstein, and also questioned whether he had instructed the police to "cover up" for Andrew.

Amid the heckling, there were throngs of supporters and applause for the monarch, who was visiting Staffordshire for an engagement.

Prince Andrew's connections with Epstein have been under close examination in the past few weeks. The prince, who gave up his titles earlier this month, has repeatedly denied any misconduct.

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

The King remained silent 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 cathedral was also heard telling the protester to "leave" and to "be quiet".

Scandal Revived by Posthumous Publication

The controversy over the Duke of York's connections to Jeffrey Epstein has been revived by misconduct claims detailed in Ms. Giuffre's recently released book.

In the memoir, the accuser alleges she had sexual encounters with the prince on three separate occasions, including one instance with Jeffrey Epstein and "eight other young girls"

Prince Andrew, who agreed to a out-of-court agreement with Ms Giuffre in recent years, has consistently denied any misconduct. In a previous interview, he told BBC Newsnight he did not recall meeting her "ever", and that they "never had any sort of intimate relations."

New Inquiries Over Finances and Housing

But in recent times, fresh questions have been raised about how he is able to finance his way of life despite not being a active member of the royal family.

The revelation that he has only ever paid a nominal fee on his Royal Lodge has intensified the examination over his housing situation - even though he made large payments up front, including for improvements.

The political party said he should be summoned before members of parliament to give evidence about his lease of his lodge.

But last week, the government declined to give MPs time to debate the prince's status or his home, despite growing pressure for scrutiny.

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

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