The release of an explosive list, linking names to the late convicted s-x offender, has reignited scrutiny over Prince Andrew's association with Epstein.
LBC’s royal correspondent, Peter Hunt, suggests that the royal family is now grappling with a surge of 'toxicity,' particularly as Prince Andrew's name appears in the Epstein files a staggering 69 times.
This development dashes any hopes of the disgraced Duke of York's return to the royal fold. Despite attending the royal family's annual Christmas church visit just days earlier, Prince Andrew's potential rehabilitation seems highly unlikely.
Hunt remarks, "He clearly had hope that he could map a way back to doing something with the royals. I suspect there’s more prospect of me being a world figure skating than Prince Andrew appearing again on the Buckingham Palace balcony."
The royal family's decision to include Prince Andrew in public appearances, such as the Christmas Day church visit, raises questions about the wisdom behind such choices, considering the renewed focus on the Epstein scandal.
For context, the court files implicating Prince Andrew originated from a 2015 defamation case filed by Virginia Giuffre, who accused Ghislaine Maxwell of trafficking her to Epstein and Prince Andrew. Despite a settlement between Prince Andrew and Giuffre involving a multi-million pound deal, the accusations continue to haunt the royal family, resurfacing periodically and casting a shadow over the Duke of York's standing.
