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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 questioned him about Prince Andrew's relationship with disgraced financier Epstein.

The individual asked how long the monarch had been known about his sibling's relationship with Epstein, and also raised doubts about whether he had asked the authorities to "conceal" for Andrew.

Despite the protest, there were throngs of well-wishers and applause for the monarch, who was visiting the region for an engagement.

Prince Andrew's connections with Epstein have been under renewed focus in recent weeks. The royal, who gave up his royal duties earlier this month, has repeatedly denied any misconduct.

"For how long have you been aware about Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein? Have you asked the authorities to cover up for Andrew?"

The King remained silent but continued meeting fans, some of whom chanted "Long live the King". One fan can be heard asking him for a embrace.

A female bystander outside the cathedral was also observed telling the heckler to "go away" and to "shut up".

Controversy Reignited by Memoir

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

In the memoir, the accuser says she had sexual encounters with the prince on three separate occasions, including once with Epstein and "several other minors"

Andrew, who agreed to a financial settlement with Ms Giuffre in recent years, has repeatedly denied any misconduct. In a previous interview, he told a news program he did not recall meeting her "at all", and that they "never had any sort of sexual contact."

New Inquiries About Lifestyle and Living Arrangements

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 token annual rent on his Windsor mansion has intensified the examination over his living arrangements - even though he made large payments up front, including for renovations.

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

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

The royal household has not issued a statement on whether the Duke of York might relocate of his current residence - or where he might go.

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