Years after stepping back from public royal duties, Prince Andrew continues to face scrutiny over his friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and the allegations that have followed him for more than a decade.
Although Andrew has consistently denied wrongdoing, controversy surrounding his association with Epstein ultimately led to the loss of his military titles and royal patronages, while a number of allegations regarding his conduct have continued to attract public attention.
New Book Revisits Longstanding Controversies
Now, a forthcoming updated biography by historian Andrew Lownie is bringing fresh allegations into the spotlight.
The book, which examines the lives of Andrew and his former wife Sarah Ferguson, includes claims from individuals who allegedly interacted with the Duke over several decades.
Author Alleges Pattern of Behavior
According to Lownie, numerous accounts describe what he characterizes as a strong sense of entitlement and inappropriate behavior toward women.
The author claims to have gathered multiple stories from sources who alleged uncomfortable encounters with the former senior royal. None of the claims discussed in the book have been independently verified in court.
The Alleged Pick-Up Line
Among the allegations attracting the most attention is a claim that Andrew used a particularly crude royal-themed pick-up line when speaking to women.
Lownie alleged that the Duke would sometimes ask: “What’s it feel like to have the royal c**k against your thigh?”
The allegation comes from the author’s research and remains an unverified claim.
Additional Claims Detailed
The biography also includes allegations involving interactions with staff and women at social events. Lownie claims these incidents formed part of a broader pattern of conduct that he says was reported to him during the course of writing the book.
Representatives for Prince Andrew have not publicly responded to the latest allegations.
Continued Public Interest
Interest in Andrew’s life has remained intense since his disastrous 2019 BBC Newsnight interview and the subsequent civil lawsuit brought by Virginia Giuffre, which was settled out of court in 2022 without an admission of liability.
The Duke has repeatedly denied allegations of sexual misconduct and has maintained his innocence throughout.
Debate Likely to Continue
With the updated biography set for release, the latest claims are likely to reignite debate about Andrew’s legacy and his place within the modern history of the British monarchy.
For now, the allegations remain claims made by the author and should not be regarded as established fact.
