Prince Andrew to step down from public duties amid Epstein scandal

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It comes after Prince Andrew was heavily criticised for his performance in a TV interview in which he failed to express concern for Epstein's victims, many of whom were underage and were victims of trafficking.

He added: "I continue to unequivocally regret my ill-judged association with Jeffrey Epstein. His suicide has left many unanswered questions, particularly for his victims, and I deeply sympathise with everyone who has been affected and wants some form of closure."

Some charities that he has worked with as a patron have said they were reviewing their association with the prince because of his actions. Like most senior members of the royal family, Andrew was patron for charities and other civic endeavours, lending his name and the backing of the monarchy to the good works of all manner of institutions.Andrew's failure to show empathy for the young women exploited by Epstein earned him widespread derision - and made corporate backers and universities think twice about their ties to the senior member of the House of Windsor.

In the interview with the BBC's Emily Maitlis, Andrew seemed insensitive and arrogant - particularly in an era in which social media has made even the rich and the powerful seem more accessible.

 

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The royal family are out of date how can any idiot believe in royalty in this day and age jail the lot of them

Nice gaslight. Let's clarify the issue, shall we. He's fighing allegations of paedophilia and being party to child sexual exploitation. There, I fixed it.

Royal family are on their way out as humanity ascends towards the age of Aquarius at 2020

As long as his payments are stopped (taxpayer money), then I am happy with that. Prince Charles has always wanted to cut back the royal handouts of money and titles, now is the time to do it. We've always been used to royal scandals and they have survived them, but this is bad.

On a serious note 📝 ... He needs to be stripped of his title removed from the firm and stand trial for crimes against minors then imprisoned along with all involved.

Mummy, people don’t like me and they’re being mean to me. Can you write me a note and help me hide from the things I’ve done? A paid holiday with no end date would help, so can you arrange that too? Thanks so much Mumsy, you’re the best! 🤴🏻

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