The Daily Beast Podcast I Read FBI's Wild Epstein and Andrew Files: Author
Nov 18, 2025
Andrew Lownie, a British historian and author known for his book 'Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York,' dives into shocking allegations surrounding Jeffrey Epstein and Prince Andrew. Lownie discusses Epstein's paranoid behavior, including an extreme claim that Epstein tried to hire a sniper to target Andrew. He also reflects on the royal family's enabling of Andrew's scandals and hints at potential new revelations about Epstein's dealings that could emerge from upcoming document releases. The implications could reshape our understanding of their intricate connections.
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Epstein Tied To Andrew's Fall
- Andrew Lownie links Jeffrey Epstein's friendship with Prince Andrew to Andrew's fall from public favor.
- Lownie argues the Epstein revelations changed the public and institutional willingness to hold royals accountable.
Andrew's Unruffled Post-Title Loss
- Andrew Lownie reports Prince Andrew remains at Royal Lodge and seems unconcerned, even talking about dating apps.
- Lownie says parcels Sarah Ferguson ordered remain unopened and Sandringham plans are uncertain.
Damage-Limitation Strategy Exposed
- Lownie shows Andrew tried damage control using PR and police-FBI contacts to undermine Virginia Giuffre.
- He frames Andrew's response as aimed at distancing and limiting reputational harm.
