Palace likely to face questions about what it knew in Andrew scandal

Palace likely to face questions about what it knew in Andrew scandal

Buckingham Palace had hoped that Prince Andrew surrendering his titles would put an end to the ongoing scandals. However, the situation continues to linger, with MPs calling for a formal stripping of his titles. The decision for Andrew to step back from his titles, including Duke of York, was made in response to public pressure, raising questions about whether the Palace should have acted sooner in light of the events involving Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein from years ago.

Royal sources express deep concern over the accusations against Andrew and emphasize the need for a thorough examination of the allegations. Although Buckingham Palace has not been responsible for Andrew as a working royal since 2019, the scrutiny is directed towards his tenure as a working royal in the late-1990s through 2019. Questions arise regarding what royal officials and government departments knew during that time, particularly with new evidence surfacing, such as incriminating emails linking Andrew to Epstein.

The aftermath of Andrew’s BBC Newsnight interview has kept the spotlight on him, with contradictory evidence emerging, raising doubts about his claims of no contact with Epstein after 2010. Investigations into his connection with Virginia Giuffre are ongoing, with the Metropolitan Police involved. The focus remains on uncovering the truth behind the allegations, rather than engaging in PR battles or reputation defense.

Parliament has been urged to play a more active role in holding royals accountable, with calls to completely remove Andrew’s titles and even potentially his status in the line of succession to the throne. The Palace’s decision to swiftly respond to new evidence is seen as a proactive approach to the situation. The primary concern remains justice for Epstein’s victims and shedding light on the network of individuals abused and mistreated

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