The sisters’ situation remains difficult. Andrew has faced scrutiny for years due to his connection to Epstein and for allegations made by the late Virginia Giuffre, who accused him of sexual assault when she was 17 after being trafficked by Epstein. Andrew has consistently and strongly denied the accusations. Even so, the reputational impact has been severe, and the monarchy’s separation from him has only grown firmer.
The fallout for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
In October, Andrew announced that he would no longer use the title Duke of York. He stated that his duty to family and country meant accepting a further retreat from public life. With the agreement of King Charles, the decision marked another step in his transition away from royal duties and public representation. Buckingham Palace then confirmed that the king had begun the formal process of removing Andrew’s remaining styles, titles, and honours. He is now officially referred to as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.