Calls for Andrew to finally reveal full truth about Epstein after losing all titles
Andrew Mountbatten Windsor faces growing calls in the US to answer questions about Jeffrey Epstein following his dramatic downfall, which included him being stripped of all his remaining titles.
King Charles made the historic decision this week to strip his brother of his royal status (he will no longer be referred to as a prince) and evict him from the 30-room Royal Lodge at Windsor Manor.
This comes after years of embarrassment for the monarchy over allegations made against Andrew. His accuser, the late Virginia Giuffre, She claimed she was forced to have sex with royalty when she was 17 after being kidnapped by a pedophile financier.
Andrew vehemently denies the allegations, but the latest development in the disgraced royal’s fall from grace has led to calls from politicians and campaigners for him to finally answer questions about his ties to Epstein.
Ms. Giuffre’s sister-in-law said that if she talked to Andrew, she would ask him to think about their daughter and “confess himself.”
Here’s what Amanda Roberts said when asked what she would say to Andrew: Sky News: “I would say, I’ve said it before, ‘Think about your daughters, they were the same age, think about what you would do if something like this happened to them, what would you want the perpetrator to do?’
“I think it’s way past time to be honest now. You were best friends with this guy, and there’s a lot you can help bring to light.”
“Virginia deserves this, and every survivor trapped in that sex trafficking ring deserves this from you.
“If you can give a hint of justice, then it should be up to you to do it.”
Calls also came from within the government; A trade minister said Andrew should answer questions from US officials if asked.
Sir Chris Bryant, who described Andrew as now “an ordinary member of the public”, said he must “comply” with future demands.
He said: “I think, like any ordinary member of society, if there were such requests from another jurisdiction, I would expect any sane person to comply.
“So in this case I feel exactly the same.”
He added: “Basically what I’m saying is that if Andrew was asked to do something by a Senate committee, then I would think he would want to comply.”
Ms Giuffre’s brother also called on the royal family to do more, saying the King should tell Donald Trump to “put on his big boy pants” and release the Epstein files.
He said he would welcome a conversation with the monarch “with open arms”, adding that he believed Andrew “should be investigated”.
Sky Roberts talks about King’s decision to strip Andrew of titles Sky News: “But that’s still not enough in the sense that he walks around as a free man.
“So, let’s not be naive that he wouldn’t be living here on the side of the road, let’s say he’s still in a very comfortable place… He needs to be investigated, let’s just say that.”
Recent weeks have seen the pressure mount on Andrew once again, with the publication of Virginia Giuffre’s posthumous memoir and the emergence of details of the “pepper rent” agreement regarding the Royal Lodge.
Independent It is understood Andrew may live at Royal Lodge until the end of January before moving to a property on the Sandringham estate in Norfolk, privately financed by the King.
However, it is understood that discussions are continuing over which house on the Sandringham estate he will move into.
Andrew’s lease also included a clause stating that the Crown Estate would have to pay Andrew approximately £558,000 if he gave up the lease. But it is understood the deal still needs to be “reviewed and processed” by the Crown Estate.
It is also understood that Sarah Ferguson has made it clear in previous meetings with Andrew that he has offered to accept any housing or financial assistance from the royal family, as suggested by the courtiers.
On Friday, it was announced that his name had been removed from the official list of nobles, marking an important step in the official removal of his titles.
But experts said questions could now be asked about Andrew’s place in the line of succession.
Although he is now known only as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor and effectively lives as a commoner, he is eighth in line to the throne, behind Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet of Sussex.
His Majesty MagazineJoe Little, editor-in-chief of , said: “It’s clear that his becoming king would be a huge disaster, given what’s ahead of him. So wouldn’t it be neater to remove him from the line of succession?”
But there are also calls for legislation to be introduced to stop his chances of becoming King, no matter how remote.
Asked whether it could potentially make it easier to remove precedents or remove Andrew from the line of succession in the future, Downing Street said there were no plans for legal change.
“There are no plans for the government to change legislation,” the Prime Minister’s spokesman said.
He added: “The government is focused on using parliament’s time to improve the lives of working people.”
