Newscast New Prince Andrew Allegations
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Oct 19, 2025 Fresh allegations against Prince Andrew arise, claiming he sought police protection to investigate Virginia Giuffre before a recent photo was published. As calls grow for the King to strip Andrew of his title, debates flare over potential royal consequences. Meanwhile, energy policy takes center stage with Ed Miliband defending Labour's pledge to cut bills and discussions unfold about the balance between climate commitments and political pressures. The tensions surrounding net zero targets and funding for social policies add layers to the ongoing discourse.
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Alleged Police Inquiry Before Photo Release
- New Sunday allegations claim Prince Andrew asked a Met police officer to investigate Virginia Giuffre before a photo was published.
- The Met has said it will look into the claim, though no clear evidence yet that the officer acted on it.
Titles Relinquished But Legal Status Unchanged
- Losing public-facing titles is a partial 'sacking' but many legal and symbolic questions remain about Prince Andrew's status.
- Removing the dukedom formally would require an act of Parliament, not just royal decisions.
Government Avoids Direct Royal Intervention
- Politicians are reluctant to intervene directly in royal family matters and say they will be guided by the King.
- Ed Miliband and others signalled the government prefers the Royal Family to handle further steps.