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Andrew Lownie has revealed the genesis of Prince Andrew\u2019s disastrous relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and why Buckingham Palace needs to \u201ccut loose\u201d the Duke and Duchess of York.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
The veteran royal biographer is the author of the new book ‘Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York’, a warts-and-all account of the Yorks\u2019 marriage and three decade partnership.<\/p>\n
The bombshell book includes embarrassing revelations about the Duke of York\u2019s sex life, as well as unprecedented new information about his business dealings while working as a British trade envoy.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the Duke of York\u2019s ex-wife and current housemate Fergie is painted as not only financially reckless, but so dangerous to the monarchy that the royal family keep her in the fold to protect themselves.<\/p>\n
In an exclusive interview with the Sky News Australia digital series Power Hour, Mr Lownie opened up about the bizarre symbiotic relationship between Epstein and the Duke of York.<\/p>\n
Their friendship, which ended in Prince Andrew\u2019s public downfall, was equally transactional for both parties.<\/p>\n
\u201cAndrew was a useful piece of respectability for Epstein,\u201d he told host Gabriella Power.<\/p>\n
\u201cEpstein provided useful contacts, someone who paid off debts for the couple and supplied women to Andrew.\u201d<\/p>\n
Andrew\u2019s ability to provide \u201crespectability\u201d and connections for shadowy businessmen was a tool the Duke of York has exploited throughout his public life.<\/p>\n
From 2001 until July 2011, Andrew worked as the United Kingdom’s Special Representative for International Trade and Investment.<\/p>\n
The role saw the bombastic Duke serve as roving ambassador for British trade around the globe, and Lownie alleges it was in this role that Andrew benefitted financially on the side. \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
According to Mr Lownie, Buckingham Palace were well-aware of Andrew\u2019s links to possibly dodgy business figures but ignored the Duke\u2019s reckless and brazen behaviour.<\/p>\n
\u201cMPs twenty years ago were asking our national crime agency to investigate him, nothing was done,\u201d he said. \u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI think (the book) is very damaging to Andrew and indeed to the monarchy who was very much aware what was going on and colluded with him.\u201d<\/p>\n
Ironically, diplomats also complained that instead of helping British trade, Andrew was a liability on important trade trips.<\/p>\n
Mr Lownie called on King Charles to cut off his rogue brother once and for all to restore public trust in the monarchy\u2019s integrity.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere\u2019s not sufficient transparency about royal finances, and royal activity full stop,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re prepared to support our royal family but not if they\u2019re on the take themselves.<\/p>\n
\u201cI think they need to look carefully and cut him loose.<\/p>\n
\u201cNobody is above the law, including members of the royal family.\u201d<\/p>\n
‘Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York’ will be published by HarperCollins on 14 August 2025.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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