Royal Family Stands Behind Prince Andrew
Prince Andrew has received support from members of the royal family after being named 69 times in the damning Epstein documents. The Prince, 63, has been mentioned repeatedly in new US court papers that name associates of the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Fresh Scandal Surrounding Prince Andrew
The Prince has plunged the Royal Family into a fresh scandal with detailed claims that he took part in an "underage orgy" and groped a woman's breast while she sat in his lap like "Santa". The dossier, released in New York, includes allegations that an underage girl was instructed to give Andrew "whatever he demanded" while on Epstein's private Caribbean resort, known as "paedophile island". Prince Andrew vehemently denies all the allegations.
Princess Beatrice Visits Her Father
Prince Andrew's daughter, Princess Beatrice, was spotted arriving at the entrance to Prince Andrew's Royal Lodge in her Range Rover. The protective royal visited her father following the fresh scandal.
Prince Andrew's Fall from Grace
Two years ago, Queen Elizabeth stripped Prince Andrew of his royal roles and banished him from public duty as he paid millions of pounds to sex abuse accuser Virginia Giuffre. The Duke of York denies ever meeting Ms. Giuffre and used his Newsnight interview in 2019 to provide an alibi, claiming he was at Pizza Express in Woking at the time.
Prince Andrew Returns to Royal Life
Despite the scandal, Prince Andrew has "crept" back into royal life and appeared with the whole Royal Family on a Christmas Day walk to church, showing a surprising display of unity.
Calls for Action Against Prince Andrew
Court papers have led to calls for King Charles to take further action and remove Prince Andrew from the Royal Lodge in Windsor, and potentially even strip him of his royal title. Prince Andrew has been residing in the 31-room home since 2003, after declining his brother's request to move into the smaller Frogmore Cottage.
Friends Downplay Revelations in Court Papers
Friends of Prince Andrew believe that the court papers do not reveal anything new, but rather lay out the extent of the relationship Epstein had with US establishment figures, including former US President Bill Clinton.
