Prince Andrew, the black sheep of the British royal family, discusses his controversial ties to Jeffrey Epstein and his infamous BBC interview amidst potential legal implications. From his lavish spending to questionable alibis, we explore the scandalous life of Queen Elizabeth's second son.

Explore the recently released documents shedding light on individuals connected to Jeffrey Epstein and their awareness of his illegal activities. Understand the significance of these connections in enabling Epstein to prey on his victims and the anticipation of additional documents being released.

The queen’s second son has been stripped of his titles—an apparent bid to insulate the crown from his legal troubles. But dangers to the prince and to the monarchy remain. A blockade of Mali, intended to force a return to democratic order, may worsen security and entrench foreign influences. And the genre of “eco-horror” evolves alongside environment-driven anxieties.For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.