Royal Family Braces for More Epstein Fallout as Andrew Stays Silent

Prince Andrew has avoided a police interview over his links to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. However, royal experts warn this does not end the crisis for the monarchy. They predict more damaging evidence from the Epstein case will still emerge. This could create a continuing "nightmare" for King Charles III as he leads the modern monarchy. In response, senior royals are publicly distancing themselves from the Duke of York. The Prince and Princess of Wales, William and Kate, have notably removed themselves from his affairs. Their strategy is clear: to protect the monarchy's reputation by focusing on core, working members of the royal family. King Charles is said to be determined to prevent the scandal from damaging the institution further. Andrew has consistently denied any wrongdoing. He settled a civil sexual assault case in the United States in 2022 without admitting guilt.