Friends of Prince Andrew Speak Out, Disclosing More Information about His Past
Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, finds himself at the centre of a storm following the release of a new biography by renowned royal biographer, Andrew Lownie. Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York, has made shocking revelations about the Duke's past, painting a vivid picture of personal and public failings.
The book, which has attracted media attention for its detailed and scandalous accounts, is not a simple expansion of Lownie's original work. Instead, it promises to be an entirely new book, requiring a substantial rewrite from start to finish. Lownie told The Mail on Sunday that the Duke's inner circle is now willing to paint a "full picture" about his past.
The biography makes several new and controversial allegations about Prince Andrew's relationship with the disgraced financier, Jeffrey Epstein. Lownie claims that Andrew's friendship with Epstein began earlier, lasted longer, and involved more frequent meetings than previously reported. Epstein is said to have described Andrew as a "serial sex addict" and "the most perverted animal in the bedroom," suggesting their relationship involved extreme sexual behavior.
In addition, Lownie alleges that during his time as Britain's Special Representative for International Trade and Investment (2001–2011), Andrew was bold in requesting lavish gifts from foreign leaders, including a Fabergé egg, signaling questionable conduct in his official role.
The book also sheds light on a familial scandal, suggesting that Prince Philip had an affair with Sarah Ferguson’s mother, Susan Barrantes.
Another controversial claim is that Prince Harry physically confronted Andrew in 2013 due to disparaging comments Andrew allegedly made about Harry and Meghan Markle. However, Harry’s team has publicly denied this fight and the comments attributed to Andrew.
Lownie portrays Andrew as entitled and ill-equipped to handle criticism or public scrutiny, highlighting incidents of rude behaviour towards royal staff and a failure to recognise mistakes, including his infamous 2019 Newsnight interview.
The biography suggests that the royal institution, dubbed “The Firm,” has historically covered up Andrew’s misdeeds out of loyalty rather than accountability.
These revelations are drawn from four years of research, multiple Freedom of Information requests, and interviews by Lownie, aiming to paint a fuller picture of Andrew’s personal and public failings.
Since the release of Entitled, people have come forward with more stories to tell about Prince Andrew. The new book, yet to be titled, is anticipated to be based on these stories and will provide further insights into the Duke's past.
The revelations in Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York have reportedly sealed Prince Andrew's fate in the royal family, according to commentators. The new book, expected to be completed in time for the paperback release next summer, is sure to add fuel to the fire.
The upcoming biography, inspired by new stories emerging since the release of "Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York," promises to delve deeper into Prince Andrew's past, potentially featuring celebrities' accounts and contributing to pop-culture discussions about the Duke of York's personal and public life. The anticipated book, yet to be titled, may furtheruel entertainment surrounding the royal family's inner workings and scandals.
In the wake of the controversial allegations in "Entitled," commentators speculate that the new book's release could further solidify Prince Andrew's questionable image in the realm of pop-culture and celebrity conversations about the British royal family.
