Let’s unpack it 👇
Read this especially if you follow royal drama, accountability in power, or wonder how much the monarchy can take.
💼 What’s Being Alleged
Andrew Lownie told The Daily Mail’s podcast Deep Dive that Andrew abused his position as Trade Envoy in 2001, mixing business trips with private indulgence on the taxpayer dime.
Multiple sources, including a Reuters journalist, reportedly confirmed the story.
👀 How It Happened
Charles reportedly warned then PM Tony Blair against giving Andrew the role, saying he would chase women and play golf.
Blair and Peter Mandelson overruled him. Andrew’s schedule allegedly included two weeks of private time on every taxpayer funded trip.
💰 Beyond the Sex
Lownie says Andrew used his envoy post to push personal business interests and help partners like businessman David Rowlands, including lobbying for banking licenses overseas.
He is calling for government files on Andrew’s role to be made public.
🏰 The Palace Reaction
Buckingham Palace confirmed King Charles has begun the process to strip Andrew of his Prince title and evict him from Royal Lodge.
Insiders say it is part of a wider effort to rebuild credibility and distance the crown from scandal.
🧠 Why It Matters
For monarchists, it is about survival. Lownie said if he faces criminal charges, let him. That shows no one is above the law.
The scandal adds fuel to a growing debate over whether the Royal Family deserves taxpayer support at all.
🧩 The Bottom Line
Andrew’s fall from grace might be the ugliest yet, but it could also be the Royal Family’s test of transparency. Does cutting off corrupt royals save the monarchy or prove it is already outdated?
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