Royal panic over rumoured Andrew tell-all – ‘final nail in the coffin’ | UK | News

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor could be penning a “kiss and tell book” following the latest release of the Epstein files which saw him relocate from Royal Lodge to Sandringham during the night.

Former Royal photographer Ian Pelham Turner suggested any memoir by Andrew would be the “final nail in the coffin for the monarchy.”

He said, “There are also constant rumours that Andrew is writing a kiss-and-tell book on the whole affair, which could be, if it materializes, the final nail in the coffin for the monarchy.”

Andrew has consistently denied any wrongdoing. Whilst several members of the Royal Family have issued statements, including Prince William, Princess Kate and Prince Edward, with Pelham Turner suggesting they are “circling the wagon” to protect The Firm.

“William and Kate have issued a statement this afternoon, saying their greatest sympathies lie with the victims. Gradually, the Royals are circling the wagons metaphorically with Prince Edward stating he was extremely concerned about the victims too,” Pelham Turner said.

Meanwhile, King Charles is prepared to “support” UK police examining claims that the former Prince Andrew gave confidential information to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, Buckingham Palace said on Monday.

The statement came after Thames Valley Police said Monday that they were” UK police examining allegations that the former Prince Andrew provided confidential information to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

The announcement followed a statement from Thames Valley Police on Monday that they were “assessing” reports that Andrew had sent trade reports to Epstein in 2010.

The force, which covers an area west of London including Mountbatten-Windsor’s previous residence, had earlier stated it was examining allegations that Epstein had flown a young woman to Britain for sexual encounters with Andrew, also in 2010.

“The King has made clear, in words and through unprecedented actions, his profound concern at allegations which continue to come to light in respect of Mr. Mountbatten-Windsor’s conduct,” the palace declared in a statement.

“While the specific claims in question are for Mr. Mountbatten-Windsor to address, if we are approached by Thames Valley Police we stand ready to support them as you would expect.”

Pelham Turner added, “I think even more pressure will be put on Andrew to attend a court appearance in America to answer the allegations as his final fall from grace, the British public and the media scent blood now and hiding away at Sandringham will not help either.”

The predicament facing the Royal family was evident on Monday when Charles visited Lancashire, in northwest England. While the majority of the crowd clapped, cheered and waved flags, one individual shouted, “How long have you known about Andrew?”

“As head of the Royal Family King Charles will be facing a barrage of ongoing criticism which does not bode well for him in the UK and even worse the upcoming visits to America,” added Pelham Turner.

Anxieties surrounding Mountbatten-Windsor’s connections to Epstein have plagued the Royal family for over a decade.

The late Queen Elizabeth II compelled her second son to relinquish Royal duties and cease his charitable endeavours in 2019 following his attempt to justify his association with Epstein during a disastrous interview with the BBC.

When further particulars about the relationship surfaced in a book released last year, Charles removed his entitlement to be addressed as a prince and instructed him to vacate a Royal residence near Windsor Castle.

However, the Justice Department documents have generated fresh scrutiny of Mountbatten-Windsor as journalists focus on numerous email correspondences between Epstein and the former prince, many of which occurred after the financier was found guilty of soliciting a minor for prostitution in 2008.