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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Laura Elston

Now King’s friend claims Andrew wouldn’t approve statements supporting abuse victims

  • Claims suggest Andrew Mountbatten Windsor routinely refused to approve statements supporting abuse survivors, leading to their removal from official communications.
  • This follows King Charles and Queen Camilla publicly expressing sympathy for victims when Andrew's prince and Duke of York titles were removed.
  • Members of a US Congressional committee are pressuring Andrew to testify about his knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's actions, with some suggesting a subpoena.
  • The Metropolitan Police previously decided against a full criminal investigation into sex abuse claims against Andrew in 2016, citing jurisdictional reasons.
  • Andrew is set to move from Royal Lodge to the King's Sandringham estate, receiving a private six-figure relocation payout and annual payment, but will lose most of his lease compensation due to repair costs.

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