Queen Elizabeth's Private Reaction to Prince Andrew's Epstein Friendship Exposed
A recently discovered email has laid bare the late Queen Elizabeth's honest and damning thoughts regarding her son Prince Andrew's dealings with the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. This revelation comes from the newly released Epstein files, shedding light on the monarch's private opinions during the years before her death.
Full Support with a Stark Warning
According to reports from ITV, an email between trusted royal adviser David Stern and Epstein reveals that Queen Elizabeth gave Andrew her "full support" following the emergence of two damning photographs. These images showed Andrew with Epstein after his conviction and another with his arm around Virginia Giuffre, who accused him of sexual assault. Andrew has consistently denied all wrongdoing.
In the email, Stern wrote to Epstein: "He has full support of his mum, only dealing with you was 'unwise'." The use of quote marks implies that Stern is directly quoting the opinion of Queen Elizabeth, indicating her disapproval of Andrew's association with the billionaire paedophile.
Royal Consequences and Ongoing Fallout
In 2019, after Andrew's disastrous Newsnight interview, the late monarch authorised for him to step down from his duties as a working royal. It wasn't until six years later that King Charles stripped Andrew of all his royal titles, marking a significant shift in the royal family's handling of the scandal.
Currently, Andrew is reportedly staying temporarily in Wood Lodge, the former home of his late father Prince Philip, until he moves into Marsh Farm on the Sandringham Estate. The farm is undergoing extensive renovations, with costs believed to be covered by King Charles, as the property sits on his privately-owned estate.
Expert Insights and Broader Allegations
Royal expert Duncan Larcombe notes that King Charles has "no choice" but to continue supporting his younger brother, despite mounting pressure for Andrew to testify about his relationship with Epstein. Larcombe suggests the King must foot the bill for renovation costs and housing moves due to familial obligations.
Additionally, new allegations have surfaced from the Epstein files, including claims from an unnamed dancer who alleges she was treated "like a prostitute" by Andrew and Epstein at a party in 2006. She stated the event included girls who looked as young as 14, highlighting the ongoing legal and ethical controversies surrounding the case.
This email discovery adds a poignant layer to the royal family's ongoing struggles with Andrew's past associations, revealing the late Queen's complex stance of maternal support coupled with clear disapproval of his choices.
