Royal author Andrew Lownie has suggested that more people are coming forward with claims against Prince Andrew, because the momentum is now firmly against him
Royal biographer Andrew Lownie has suggested that more staff are stepping forward to speak out following Andrew’s loss of his titles.
On Thursday evening, the Palace revealed that the disgraced brother of the King is poised to forfeit the Prince prefix in front of his name as criticism of his connections with the deceased convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein intensifies.
In an official statement, Buckingham Palace declared they had commenced the formal procedure of removing Andrew of all his honours and relocating him from his residence at Royal Lodge.
It is at this estate where the 65-year-old was believed to be paying peppercorn rent, a phrase used to describe rent that technically exists but could be as minimal as a few pounds annually.
This brutal Buckingham Palace statement followed Andrew officially relinquishing the Duke of York title on October 17, reports the Mirror.
During an appearance on the Palace Confidential programme discussing the escalating crisis, Royal biographer Andrew Lownie proposed that additional individuals are emerging with allegations against Andrew, as the tide has now decisively turned against him.
He remarked: “I’m getting two or three people a day coming forward and quite senior people on his staff, for example, senior officials. I think people can see the way the story’s going, I think perhaps maybe they’re re-examining their conscience, they feel they want to be on the right side of history.
“I’m also hearing stories from journalists who are getting tip offs from, for example, the Cabinet Office, so clearly the view is taken that Andrew is toast, he can be chucked under the bus and this is the best way to protect the rest of them.”
Following the Royal Family’s statement, it’s reported that the King is dispatching Royal warrants to the lord chancellor with the aim of stripping Andrew of his prince title and Royal Highness style, as well as ensuring the removal of the dukedom from the peerage role, according to the Guardian.
Once Andrew is no longer officially a prince, he will be referred to as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, stated the Royal Family.
In their announcement, they further noted: “His lease on Royal Lodge has, to date, provided him with legal protection to continue in residence.
“Formal notice has now been served to surrender the lease and he will move to alternative private accommodation.
“These censures are deemed necessary, notwithstanding the fact that he continues to deny the allegations against him.
“Their Majesties wish to make clear that their thoughts and utmost sympathies have been, and will remain with, the victims and survivors of any and all forms of abuse.”
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