Slate Daily Feed What Next | The Andrew Formerly Known as a Prince
Nov 5, 2025
Imogen West-Knights, a Slate contributing writer based in London, dives into the dramatic fall of Prince Andrew. She explores his entitled persona and the implications of losing his royal title. The conversation highlights his controversial connections, particularly with Jeffrey Epstein, and details the impact of Virginia Giuffre's allegations. Imogen discusses Andrew's disastrous BBC interview and the royal family's struggle with public opinion. As the monarchy faces scrutiny, she predicts Andrew's likely social exile and fading relevance.
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Entitlement Rooted In Title
- Prince Andrew embodied entitlement and identity through his royal title, enjoying power and privilege without clear duty.
- Removing his title exposes how much his status depended on symbolic honors rather than responsibilities.
Playboy Then Diplomat
- Imogen describes Andrew as a charming playboy who used royal status to date supermodels and avoid a clear purpose.
- He later took ill-fitting diplomatic roles that colleagues reportedly mocked for incompetence.
Denial Amplified Public Backlash
- Andrew repeatedly denied the depth of his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein despite evidence like photographs and meetings.
- His evasive statements and false claims deepened public distrust and damaged his reputation further.
