Royal Family Plunged into Fresh Scandal
Prince Andrew is facing renewed calls for punishment after new US court papers named him in relation to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The Duke of York had previously been stripped of his royal roles and paid millions of pounds to settle a sex abuse lawsuit. However, the latest allegations of an "underage orgy" and groping have put him back in the spotlight and raised questions about his future within the Royal Family.
Allegations Raise Calls for Action
The release of 1,000 pages of legal documents has led to increased pressure on King Charles to take further action against his brother. The court papers include claims that Prince Andrew had sexual relations with an underage girl on multiple occasions in London, New York, and on Epstein's private island. Calls for the Duke of York to be removed from his Windsor residence and even lose his royal title have intensified.
Experts Weigh In
Royal commentator Phil Dampier stated that these new allegations are the "final nail in the coffin" for Prince Andrew's hopes of returning to his royal duties. Charles biographer Robert Jobson advised the King to sever ties completely with his brother, calling Andrew a liability. Former Lib Dem Home Office minister Norman Baker urged for a resolution to the situation, saying that the "boil needs to be lanced."
Denials and Defamation Case
Prince Andrew has vehemently denied all allegations against him. The lurid descriptions of his alleged actions come from previously sealed files related to Virginia Giuffre's defamation case against Ghislaine Maxwell, who is currently serving a jail term for her involvement in Epstein's crimes. The files also mention Maxwell's role in facilitating Prince Andrew's acts of sexual abuse.
New Year's Blow for King Charles
These latest allegations come as a major blow to King Charles at the start of the new year. As pressure mounts on him to take action against Prince Andrew, the scandal threatens to overshadow the King's reign before it has even begun. The Royal Family's reputation is at stake as Charles navigates this difficult situation.
Prince Andrew and Buckingham Palace have not yet commented on the matter.
