Anderson Cooper 360

Palace Removes Prince Andrew's Title

Oct 31, 2025
Prince Andrew faces eviction from his royal residence and the loss of his title as King Charles attempts to address the scandal surrounding his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. The podcast also features an intriguing conversation with New York mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani, who discusses challenges like immigrant enforcement and city priorities. Amidst ongoing political debates, key issues like SNAP benefits and calls for accountability in school safety emerge, painting a vivid picture of the political landscape.
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INSIGHT

Royal Response To Epstein Scandal

  • King Charles moved to formally strip Prince Andrew of titles and evict him to address public outrage over Epstein links.
  • The palace framed the action as sympathy for victims while trying to limit institutional damage to the monarchy.
ANECDOTE

Survivor's Courage Spurs Change

  • Virginia Roberts Giuffre's family said an ordinary American girl brought down a British prince with her truth and courage.
  • Her persistence and posthumous revelations are credited with shifting public and palace response.
INSIGHT

Public Pressure Shapes Palace Moves

  • Public outrage and perceived palace inaction accelerated the timing and severity of the sanctions against Andrew.
  • The palace is balancing punishment with protecting the monarchy, e.g., offering him private support and keeping him eighth in line.
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