Sky News Daily 2025 Moments: What Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor does next
Dec 19, 2025
Join Jennie Bond, a former BBC royal correspondent renowned for her insights into royal affairs, and Rhiannon Mills, a Sky News royal correspondent, as they delve into the scandal surrounding Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. They discuss the drastic decision by the King to strip Andrew of his titles due to his ties with Jeffrey Epstein. The impact of the infamous Newsnight interview and the ongoing scrutiny of royal finances are explored. The emotional toll on Andrew's family and predictions for his future add depth to this compelling royal saga.
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King Took Formal Institutional Action
- The King initiated a formal process to remove Prince Andrew's styles, titles and honours after renewed Epstein revelations.
- That move marked a formal institutional break rather than merely a private family decision.
Andrew Announced His Own Relinquishment
- Rhiannon Mills recalled the oddness of Andrew writing his own statement relinquishing titles on a Friday evening.
- She described the moment as extraordinary and noted the family had effectively handed him the script.
Failure To Show Contrition Fueled Outrage
- Jennie Bond argued Andrew's Newsnight interview and lack of contrition sustained public outrage.
- She emphasised his failure to apologise or show sympathy to Epstein's victims as corrosive to the family's reputation.