Prince Andrew, father to Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, finds himself in troubled waters once again as tensions with King Charles continue to escalate. The latest blow comes with the release of a new image from the upcoming Amazon Prime series, "A Very Royal Scandal," which delves into the Duke of York's infamous Newsnight interview from November 2019.
The streaming service recently unveiled a first look at actor Michael Sheen portraying Prince Andrew in the series, set to premiere on September 19. The show will chronicle the lead-up to the notorious interview conducted by Emily Maitlis, played by Ruth Wilson, and explore the lasting impact of Andrew's responses regarding his association with Jeffrey Epstein and the accusations brought by Virginia Guiffre.
According to the series synopsis, the drama "follows the actions of Maitlis and Prince Andrew leading up to the interview, the groundbreaking event itself, and the many questions left in its wake that would change their lives forever."
Andrew faced widespread criticism for his defence of his friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his failure to acknowledge Epstein's victims during the interview. The backlash further strained his relationship with King Charles, especially amid ongoing disputes over the Royal Lodge.
This new series comes on the heels of Netflix's April release, "Scoop," which also depicted the events surrounding the interview, with Rufus Sewell portraying Andrew and Gillian Anderson as Maitlis. "A Very Royal Scandal" is understood to offer a narrative more focused on Maitlis's perspective.
In the wake of the scandal, Queen Elizabeth II, in January 2022, stripped Prince Andrew of his military titles and royal patronages, following Guiffre’s civil sexual assault lawsuit, which was later settled out of court for an undisclosed amount without an admission of guilt from the Duke of York.
