UPDATE: New revelations from biographer Andrew Lownie suggest that Queen Elizabeth II was aware of her son Prince Andrew’s involvement with prostitutes, including a disturbing incident in 2006 where he allegedly had 40 Thai prostitutes brought to his hotel suite during a taxpayer-funded trip to Bangkok, Thailand. This shocking information raises serious questions about royal accountability and governance.
Lownie, author of “Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York,” disclosed that Andrew regularly brought prostitutes into Buckingham Palace for years, a practice that went largely unaddressed despite complaints from palace staff. “He brought in prostitutes to Buckingham Palace for years,” Lownie stated during an interview with NewsNation, emphasizing the lack of action from security personnel who were told to remain silent.
The implications of these revelations are profound, particularly in light of the ongoing scrutiny surrounding Andrew’s past connections with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Lownie claimed that Andrew’s behavior was tolerated because he was the Queen’s favorite son, stating, “Of course, the Queen knew… but he got away with everything.”
This scandal has implications for the future of the monarchy. As insiders indicate, the Queen left her successor, King Charles III, an “unexploded bomb” in the form of his younger brother. Just last month, Andrew lost all royal titles, a move that became unavoidable due to his association with Epstein, which has long plagued the royal family.
A palace source remarked, “It seems to me that Queen Elizabeth has quite a lot to answer for,” highlighting the gravity of the situation. Lownie’s claims assert that the Queen’s indifference towards Andrew’s indiscretions represents a significant dereliction of duty.
According to Lownie, during Andrew’s tenure as the U.K.’s Special Representative for International Trade and Investment from 2001 to 2011, he frequently exploited his official engagements for personal gain. “He used his official trips to line his pockets, play golf, and chase women,” Lownie revealed, noting that Andrew insisted on staying in luxury accommodations rather than the embassy residence.
The biographer described Andrew’s notorious trip to Thailand in 2006, where he allegedly had a large number of prostitutes brought to his hotel room, stating, “This was all enabled by diplomats and others.” This trip was marketed as a royal duty to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the reign of King Bhumibol, but was reportedly filled with personal escapades.
Amid escalating scrutiny, Andrew has been stripped of his titles and is now referred to as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor. His removal from royal duties has prompted calls for greater transparency, including demands for the British National Archives to release files regarding his actions during his time as a trade envoy.
Meanwhile, American lawmakers are also advocating for the release of U.S. Justice Department investigations into Epstein, who was previously accused of sex trafficking. The late Virginia Roberts Giuffre has alleged that she was forced to engage in sexual activities with Andrew, an accusation he vehemently denies.
Lownie continues to gather information from former palace and government personnel, indicating that many are now willing to speak out about Andrew’s activities in light of his diminished status. “People in the palace and in government are no longer scared to talk… now that Andrew has been removed from power,” Lownie said.
As this scandal unfolds, the royal family faces increasing pressure to confront its past and address the serious allegations against one of its members. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
