Andrew Mountbatten Windsor told disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein it would be “good to catch up in person” after the paedophile was released from prison for prostituting minors, an email from 2010 has revealed.
The email chain shows Epstein suggested the then-prince should meet American banker Jes Staley and Andrew responded saying he would try to “drop by” New York later in the year.
The two were later pictured together in Central Park in New York in December 2010 in a meeting Andrew claimed in his 2019 Newsnight interview was to break off their friendship.
The emails were published just a day after the King took the dramatic decision to officially remove Andrew’s Prince and Duke of York titles and HRH style. He will be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, effectively having the status of a commoner.
It comes after Virginia Giuffre’s devastating posthumous memoir was published, detailing fresh accusations about his ties with Mr Epstein. Andrew denies the accusations.
He will now move to a property on the Sandringham Estate, which will be privately funded by the King.
As of Friday morning on the royal family’s official website, Andrew was still listed in eighth place as “The Duke of York” in the line of succession.
Queen Elizabeth’s corgis will stay with either Andrew, Sarah or Princesses Eugenie and Beatrice
The corgis of the late Queen Elizabeth II which were adopted by Andrew Mountbatten Windsor and Sarah Ferguson are to remain in the care of their family, Buckingham Palace has confirmed.
However, it did not clarify if it would be Andrew, Sarah or Princesses Eugenie and Beatrice who would give them a home.
Earlier this year, Sarah claimed that the late Queen communicated to her through the dogs’ barking.
In an address to the Creative Women Platform in London, reported by The Times newspaper, she said: “I have her dogs, I have her corgis. Every morning they come in and go ‘woof woof’ and all that and I’m sure it’s her talking to me.
“I’m sure it’s her, reminding me she’s still around.”
Where will Andrew live now?
Andrew will move to an undisclosed property on the King’s Sandringham estate, with the accommodation privately funded by the King, who will also make private financial provisions for his brother.
The former duke had a “cast-iron” lease for his Royal Lodge home and only after negotiations with the King’s representatives did he agree to serve formal notice on Thursday to surrender the lease, which had more than 50 years left to run.
But the process around surrendering the lease and other formalities has some similarities with buying a property, which can be drawn out, although it is understood things are moving as quickly as practicable.
It has been reported Andrew will not be moving to Wood Farm on the Sandringham estate, the property favoured by the late Queen and her husband the Duke of Edinburgh who preferred its cosy surroundings to the main Sandringham House.
But there are a number other properties available, ranging from Park House, the birthplace and childhood home of Diana, Princess of Wales, to York Cottage, where King George V lived before becoming monarch.
Sarah Ferguson lived with her ex-husband Andrew at Royal Lodge but will not be housed by Charles and will have to find a new home.
Decision to strip Andrew of his titles was influenced by Queens concerns about the impact on her work with sex abuse victims
The decision to strip Andrew Mountbatten Windsor of his honours and titles was influenced by the Queen’s concerns about his impact on her work with sex abuse victims, it has been claimed.
According to the Telegraph, Camilla was appalled by Andrew’s association with paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein and felt the ongoing row was getting in the way of her public duties.
The Queen has supported survivors of sex attacks and domestic abuse for years and it was recently revealed in a new book that she herself fought off a man who groped her on a train when she was a teenager.
The King stripped his younger brother of his Prince and Duke of York titles in a dramatic move on Thursday night and a statement from Buckingham Palace stressed both his and Camilla’s thoughts were with victims of abuse.
The statement said: “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.”
Andrew Mountbatten Windsor hasn’t reached rock bottom yet
After the King’s historic decision to evict his brother and strip his official titles, the former prince must contend not only with his straitened circumstances and the public shaming, but also with the fact that he has long deluded himself about always putting ‘duty first’, says Sean O’Grady.
Andrew Mountbatten Windsor hasn’t reached rock bottom yet
After the King’s historic decision to evict his brother and strip his official titles, the former prince must contend not only with his straitened circumstances and the public shaming, but also with the fact that he has long deluded himself about always putting ‘duty first’, says Sean O’Grady
Recap: What is the history behind Andrew’s new name?
After losing his birthright title, the former prince is now plain Andrew Mountbatten Windsor.
In 1960, the year Andrew was born, it was announced that the Queen’s direct descendants would use Mountbatten-Windsor when they needed a surname.
Eight years prior, the Queen declared that the royal family’s surname would still be Windsor and not Mountbatten, Prince Philip’s surname.
Prince Philip is said to have been upset about this shouting, “I’m just a bloody amoeba,” when learning his children would not bear his surname. The Queen eventually decided to give him a concession.
The surname has always been hyphenated, but was absent from the Buckingham Palace’s announcement on Thursday.
A Buckingham Palace spokeswoman said: “Andrew Mountbatten Windsor was the name agreed.”
Have we really seen the last of Sarah Ferguson?
The ex-wife of the former Prince Andrew finally finds herself unemployable and persona non grata with the often forgiving British public.
But might she survive her eviction from the royal family, wonders writes Joy Lo Dico.
Have we really seen the last of Sarah Ferguson?
The ex-wife of the former Prince Andrew finally finds herself unemployable and persona non grata with the often forgiving British public. But might she survive her eviction from the royal family, wonders Joy Lo Dico
Maidenhead resident said she would change road named after Andrew
A number of roads across the country are named after Andrew Mountbatten Windsor.
One woman, who wanted to be named only as Mrs Joshi and who lives in Prince Andrew Road in Maidenhead, said she would change the road’s name to “stick two fingers up at prince Andrew”.
She said: “I’m a bit mixed… I would love to have it changed, I’m aware that it will take a lot of time and energy.”
The 51-year-old added: “I would be more than happy to change it, don’t want to be associated with him.
“I know two neighbours who are really campaigning for this.”
She added she does not really care what the new name would be “as long as it hasn’t got his name in”.
A Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead council spokesperson said: “There is a formal legal process for requests to rename street names.
“In addition, the council has its own criteria and standards that must be met, including full consent from all affected property owners and adherence to national addressing conventions.
“Any formal application will be assessed in line with these procedures. Further details, including requirements and fees, can be found on our website.”
