The Story Andrew & Epstein - The King acts
Oct 31, 2025
Joining the discussion are George Greenwood, an investigations reporter for The Times with expertise on royal finances, and Aubrey Allegretti, the chief political correspondent specializing in Westminster politics. They dissect the King’s controversial decision to strip Prince Andrew of his titles and evict him from Royal Lodge. The conversation highlights unprecedented parliamentary pressure, public outrage over lease revelations, and potential calls for greater transparency in royal finances, igniting debates on accountability within the monarchy.
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Unprecedented Royal Censure
- King Charles has initiated an unprecedented formal process to remove Prince Andrew's styles, titles, and lease privileges.
- The decision reflects political and public pressure over Andrew's ties to Jeffrey Epstein and perceived lack of transparency.
Parliamentary Pressure Breaks Convention
- Parliament applied sustained pressure via the Public Accounts Committee and proposed legislation to strip titles.
- MPs broke convention by intervening, signaling growing political appetite to hold royals to account.
Lease Reveal Shifted Public Mood
- The Royal Lodge lease revelations created a ‘one rule for them, one rule for us’ public reaction.
- That spotlight exposed broader opacity around royal finances and property arrangements.
