The exact moment that marked the ‘beginning of the end’ for Andrew | Politics | News
Andrew is stripped of his titles in October 2025 (Image: Getty)
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been involved in more and more scandals in recent years, but there’s one moment that spelled doom for him. Andrew’s reputation has taken several blows over the years, with royal experts weighing in on the moments when things really started to go wrong for the former prince.
In an episode of The Sun’s Royal Exclusive podcast TalkTv Presenter, Mark Dolan said the publication of Andrew Lownie’s book about former prince Andrew was the “beginning of the end” for him. ‘Title: The Rise and Fall of the House of York’ was published in August 2025; The book compiles hours of research, interviews and Freedom of Information requests to piece together a detailed picture of the lives of Andrew and Sarah Ferguson.
The book offers an in-depth look at Andrew’s life (Image: Getty)
In the podcast episode, Entertainment and Royal Reporter Bronte Coy adds: “There is a lot to examine when it comes to Andrew because there are so many allegations and there are so many assessments being carried out by multiple police forces at the moment.”
He adds that the ongoing investigation has a “tremendous scope” and there are a lot of things Andrew is facing right now.
He says the scandals have made things “much worse reputationally for him and the royal family.”
After nearly two decades at Royal Lodge in Berkshire, the former prince eventually moved to the tucked away Marsh Farm in Norfolk.
Andrew Lownie is a historian and bestselling author (Image: Getty)
Andrew’s remaining royal titles were stripped following his connection to convicted pedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein.
In February, he was arrested on his birthday on suspicion of abuse of public office and released under investigation.
Detectives are continuing to evaluate a woman’s allegation that she was taken to an address in Windsor for sexual purposes in 2010. The former Prince was not charged with any crime.
Thames Valley Police has released a new statement revealing the widening investigation and appealing for witnesses. Andrew has always denied any wrongdoing regarding Epstein.
Andrew Lownie is widely recognized as a highly influential figure. (Image: Getty)
The description of Lownie’s book, ‘Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York’ on the author’s website, says: “This explosive biography of the Duke and Duchess of York – the former Prince Andrew and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson – reveals the secrets and scandals behind their extravagant lives and troubled marriage.
“Entitled offers a stark and meticulously researched account of two of the most controversial figures in modern royal history.
“Based on years of research, extensive Freedom of Information requests and more than a hundred interviews with previously silent sources, renowned royal expert Andrew Lownie offers an authoritative and deeply illuminating dual portrait of the Duke and Duchess, whose lives and relationship were marked by privilege, controversy and public admiration.”
He adds: “Following their story from childhood, through their high-profile courtships and marriages, their dramatic divorces, and their enduring bond as ‘the world’s happiest divorced couple,’ Entitled delves deeper than ever into a couple who have long been a source of scrutiny.”
“Lownie examines the former Prince Andrew’s transformation from a famous naval officer to a disgraced royal accused of sexual assault and stripped of public office, revealing the reality of his lavish lifestyle and the lasting consequences of his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.”
