Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor: Royal Life, Scandal, and Legal Controversy
Andrew Albert Christian Edward, formerly known as Prince Andrew, Duke of York, was born on 19 February 1960, the second son of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. He served in the Royal Navy and became a public figure through royal duties and charitable initiatives. Andrew’s life took a controversial turn due to his friendship with the late American financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, whom he met in the 1990s. Their association included social events, private flights on Epstein’s jet, and visits to Epstein’s homes. Allegations later emerged that Andrew was involved in sexual misconduct with underage girls trafficked by Epstein. Andrew has consistently denied wrongdoing, though civil settlements and testimonies have drawn international attention. In November 2019, Andrew gave a televised BBC Newsnight interview with journalist Emily Maitlis to address his controversial friendship with Epstein. During the hour-long broadcast, Andrew made several s...